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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,826.72, 391,385.45 and 140,881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,826.72, 391,385.45 and 140,881.25 is: 211,400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,826.72 : 391,385.45 = 140,881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,826.72/391,385.45 = 140,881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,826.72x = 391,385.45 × 140,881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,826.72x = 55,138,869,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,869,744.94/260,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,400.39

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