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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,837.88, 359,950.86 and 141,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,837.88, 359,950.86 and 141,605.88 is: 195,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,837.88 : 359,950.86 = 141,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,837.88/359,950.86 = 141,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,837.88x = 359,950.86 × 141,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,837.88x = 50,971,158,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,971,158,287.06/260,837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,413.17

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