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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,208, 359,087.04 and 140,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,208, 359,087.04 and 140,976 is: 194,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,208 : 359,087.04 = 140,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,208/359,087.04 = 140,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,208x = 359,087.04 × 140,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,208x = 50,622,654,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622,654,551.04/260,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,546.88

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