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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,491.22, 356,711.64 and 140,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,491.22, 356,711.64 and 140,615.16 is: 194,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,491.22 : 356,711.64 = 140,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,491.22/356,711.64 = 140,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,491.22x = 356,711.64 × 140,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,491.22x = 50,159,064,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,159,064,332.46/258,491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,045.52

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