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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.08, 360,109.92 and 141,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.08, 360,109.92 and 141,718.08 is: 195,570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.08 : 360,109.92 = 141,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.08/360,109.92 = 141,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.08x = 360,109.92 × 141,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.08x = 51,034,086,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034,086,451.35/260,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,570.30

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