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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,769.75, 359,862.27 and 141,537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,769.75, 359,862.27 and 141,537.75 is: 195,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,769.75 : 359,862.27 = 141,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,769.75/359,862.27 = 141,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,769.75x = 359,862.27 × 141,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,769.75x = 50,934,096,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,934,096,005.69/260,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,322.10

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