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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,827.85, 391,387.14 and 140,882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,827.85, 391,387.14 and 140,882.38 is: 211,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,827.85 : 391,387.14 = 140,882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,827.85/391,387.14 = 140,882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,827.85x = 391,387.14 × 140,882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,827.85x = 55,139,549,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,549,475.45/260,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,402.08

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