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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,729.25, 359,806.38 and 141,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,729.25, 359,806.38 and 141,497.25 is: 195,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,729.25 : 359,806.38 = 141,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,729.25/359,806.38 = 141,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,729.25x = 359,806.38 × 141,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,729.25x = 50,911,613,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,911,613,302.46/260,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,266.21

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