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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,448.73, 388,115.96 and 140,350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,448.73, 388,115.96 and 140,350.73 is: 210,766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,448.73 : 388,115.96 = 140,350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,448.73/388,115.96 = 140,350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,448.73x = 388,115.96 × 140,350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,448.73x = 54,472,355,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472,355,668.32/258,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,766.59

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