Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,252, 359,148 and 141,020
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,252, 359,148 and 141,020 is: 194,607.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,252 : 359,148 = 141,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,252/359,148 = 141,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,252x = 359,148 × 141,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,252x = 50,647,050,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,647,050,960/260,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,607.73
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