Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,700, 359,766 and 141,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,700, 359,766 and 141,468 is: 195,225.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,700 : 359,766 = 141,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,700/359,766 = 141,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,700x = 359,766 × 141,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,700x = 50,895,376,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,895,376,488/260,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,225.84
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