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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,747.22, 359,831.31 and 141,515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,747.22, 359,831.31 and 141,515.22 is: 195,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,747.22 : 359,831.31 = 141,515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,747.22/359,831.31 = 141,515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,747.22x = 359,831.31 × 141,515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,747.22x = 50,921,606,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921,606,997.54/260,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,291.08

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