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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,226.08, 359,112.40 and 140,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,226.08, 359,112.40 and 140,994.08 is: 194,572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,226.08 : 359,112.40 = 140,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,226.08/359,112.40 = 140,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,226.08x = 359,112.40 × 140,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,226.08x = 50,632,722,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632,722,454.59/260,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,572.05

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