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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,829.03, 391,388.92 and 140,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,829.03, 391,388.92 and 140,883.56 is: 211,403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,829.03 : 391,388.92 = 140,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,829.03/391,388.92 = 140,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,829.03x = 391,388.92 × 140,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,829.03x = 55,140,265,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,140,265,372.63/260,829.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,403.86

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