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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,742.22, 359,824.41 and 141,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,742.22, 359,824.41 and 141,510.22 is: 195,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,742.22 : 359,824.41 = 141,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,742.22/359,824.41 = 141,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,742.22x = 359,824.41 × 141,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,742.22x = 50,918,831,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,918,831,420.47/260,742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,284.18

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