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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,074.76, 358,903.56 and 140,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,074.76, 358,903.56 and 140,842.76 is: 194,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,074.76 : 358,903.56 = 140,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,074.76/358,903.56 = 140,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,074.76x = 358,903.56 × 140,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,074.76x = 50,548,967,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,548,967,964.23/260,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,363.22

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