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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,359, 390,577.38 and 94,185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,359, 390,577.38 and 94,185.88 is: 141,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,359 : 390,577.38 = 94,185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,359/390,577.38 = 94,185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,359x = 390,577.38 × 94,185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,359x = 36,786,874,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786,874,243.39/260,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,292.88

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