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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,524.64, 387,787.68 and 140,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,524.64, 387,787.68 and 140,251.68 is: 210,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,524.64 : 387,787.68 = 140,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,524.64/387,787.68 = 140,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,524.64x = 387,787.68 × 140,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,524.64x = 54,387,873,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387,873,603.30/258,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,377.91

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