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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,837.13, 359,949.83 and 141,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,837.13, 359,949.83 and 141,605.13 is: 195,412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,837.13 : 359,949.83 = 141,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,837.13/359,949.83 = 141,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,837.13x = 359,949.83 × 141,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,837.13x = 50,970,741,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970,741,762.60/260,837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,412.14

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