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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,506.33, 390,713.02 and 140,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,506.33, 390,713.02 and 140,507.46 is: 210,736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,506.33 : 390,713.02 = 140,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,506.33/390,713.02 = 140,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,506.33x = 390,713.02 × 140,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,506.33x = 54,898,093,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,898,093,677.86/260,506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,736.12

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