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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,857.92, 359,984.32 and 141,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,857.92, 359,984.32 and 141,625.92 is: 195,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,857.92 : 359,984.32 = 141,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,857.92/359,984.32 = 141,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,857.92x = 359,984.32 × 141,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,857.92x = 50,983,110,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983,110,505.57/260,857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,443.98

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