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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,143.88, 358,998.55 and 140,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,143.88, 358,998.55 and 140,911.88 is: 194,458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,143.88 : 358,998.55 = 140,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,143.88/358,998.55 = 140,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,143.88x = 358,998.55 × 140,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,143.88x = 50,587,158,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587,158,450.50/260,143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,458.39

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