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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,830.60, 391,391.26 and 140,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,830.60, 391,391.26 and 140,885.12 is: 211,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,830.60 : 391,391.26 = 140,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,830.60/391,391.26 = 140,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,830.60x = 391,391.26 × 140,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,830.60x = 55,141,205,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,141,205,258.32/260,830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,406.20

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