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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,836.38, 359,948.79 and 141,604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,836.38, 359,948.79 and 141,604.38 is: 195,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,836.38 : 359,948.79 = 141,604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,836.38/359,948.79 = 141,604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,836.38x = 359,948.79 × 141,604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,836.38x = 50,970,325,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970,325,239.70/260,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,411.10

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