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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,729.14, 387,632 and 140,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,729.14, 387,632 and 140,324.96 is: 210,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,729.14 : 387,632 = 140,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,729.14/387,632 = 140,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,729.14x = 387,632 × 140,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,729.14x = 54,394,444,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394,444,894.72/258,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,237.03

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