Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,328, 359,252.88 and 141,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,328, 359,252.88 and 141,096 is: 194,712.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,328 : 359,252.88 = 141,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,328/359,252.88 = 141,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,328x = 359,252.88 × 141,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,328x = 50,689,144,356.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,689,144,356.48/260,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,712.61
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