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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,190, 359,062.68 and 140,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,190, 359,062.68 and 140,958 is: 194,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,190 : 359,062.68 = 140,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,190/359,062.68 = 140,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,190x = 359,062.68 × 140,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,190x = 50,612,757,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,612,757,247.44/260,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,522.30

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