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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,489.72, 356,709.57 and 140,613.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,489.72, 356,709.57 and 140,613.66 is: 194,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,489.72 : 356,709.57 = 140,613.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,489.72/356,709.57 = 140,613.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,489.72x = 356,709.57 × 140,613.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,489.72x = 50,158,238,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,158,238,194.73/258,489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,043.45

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