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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,836.88, 359,949.48 and 141,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,836.88, 359,949.48 and 141,604.88 is: 195,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,836.88 : 359,949.48 = 141,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,836.88/359,949.48 = 141,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,836.88x = 359,949.48 × 141,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,836.88x = 50,970,602,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970,602,921.46/260,836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,411.79

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