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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,466.68, 358,063.86 and 140,234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,466.68, 358,063.86 and 140,234.68 is: 193,523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,466.68 : 358,063.86 = 140,234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,466.68/358,063.86 = 140,234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,466.68x = 358,063.86 × 140,234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,466.68x = 50,212,970,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,212,970,826.66/259,466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,523.77

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