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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,731.24, 359,809.16 and 141,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,731.24, 359,809.16 and 141,499.24 is: 195,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,731.24 : 359,809.16 = 141,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,731.24/359,809.16 = 141,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,731.24x = 359,809.16 × 141,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,731.24x = 50,912,722,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,912,722,685.04/260,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,268.98

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