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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,746.97, 359,830.97 and 141,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,746.97, 359,830.97 and 141,514.97 is: 195,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,746.97 : 359,830.97 = 141,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,746.97/359,830.97 = 141,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,746.97x = 359,830.97 × 141,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,746.97x = 50,921,468,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921,468,217.05/260,746.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,290.74

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