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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,460.24, 358,054.92 and 140,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,460.24, 358,054.92 and 140,228.24 is: 193,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,460.24 : 358,054.92 = 140,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,460.24/358,054.92 = 140,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,460.24x = 358,054.92 × 140,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,460.24x = 50,209,411,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,411,254.94/259,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,514.86

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