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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,731.13, 359,808.98 and 141,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,731.13, 359,808.98 and 141,499.13 is: 195,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,731.13 : 359,808.98 = 141,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,731.13/359,808.98 = 141,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,731.13x = 359,808.98 × 141,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,731.13x = 50,912,655,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,912,655,129.65/260,731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,268.80

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