Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,246, 359,139.96 and 141,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,246, 359,139.96 and 141,014 is: 194,599.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,246 : 359,139.96 = 141,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,246/359,139.96 = 141,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,246x = 359,139.96 × 141,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,246x = 50,643,762,319.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,643,762,319.44/260,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,599.58
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