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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,722.88, 359,797.57 and 141,490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,722.88, 359,797.57 and 141,490.88 is: 195,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,722.88 : 359,797.57 = 141,490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,722.88/359,797.57 = 141,490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,722.88x = 359,797.57 × 141,490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,722.88x = 50,908,073,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,908,073,002.17/260,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,257.41

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