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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,748.97, 359,833.73 and 141,516.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,748.97, 359,833.73 and 141,516.97 is: 195,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,748.97 : 359,833.73 = 141,516.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,748.97/359,833.73 = 141,516.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,748.97x = 359,833.73 × 141,516.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,748.97x = 50,922,579,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,922,579,173.40/260,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,293.50

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