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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,437.36, 358,022.88 and 140,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,437.36, 358,022.88 and 140,205.36 is: 193,483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,437.36 : 358,022.88 = 140,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,437.36/358,022.88 = 140,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,437.36x = 358,022.88 × 140,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,437.36x = 50,196,726,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,196,726,778.64/259,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,483.03

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