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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,095.72, 358,932.54 and 140,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,095.72, 358,932.54 and 140,863.72 is: 194,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,095.72 : 358,932.54 = 140,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,095.72/358,932.54 = 140,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,095.72x = 358,932.54 × 140,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,095.72x = 50,560,572,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,560,572,813.45/260,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,392.18

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