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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,744.22, 359,827.17 and 141,512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,744.22, 359,827.17 and 141,512.22 is: 195,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,744.22 : 359,827.17 = 141,512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,744.22/359,827.17 = 141,512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,744.22x = 359,827.17 × 141,512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,744.22x = 50,919,941,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919,941,643.02/260,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,286.94

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