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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,473.18, 358,072.83 and 140,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,473.18, 358,072.83 and 140,241.18 is: 193,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,473.18 : 358,072.83 = 140,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,473.18/358,072.83 = 140,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,473.18x = 358,072.83 × 140,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,473.18x = 50,216,556,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,216,556,205.14/259,473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,532.74

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