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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,731.25, 359,809.14 and 141,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,731.25, 359,809.14 and 141,499.25 is: 195,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,731.25 : 359,809.14 = 141,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,731.25/359,809.14 = 141,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,731.25x = 359,809.14 × 141,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,731.25x = 50,912,723,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,912,723,453.15/260,731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,268.97

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