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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,480.13, 358,082.57 and 140,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,480.13, 358,082.57 and 140,248.13 is: 193,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,480.13 : 358,082.57 = 140,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,480.13/358,082.57 = 140,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,480.13x = 358,082.57 × 140,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,480.13x = 50,220,409,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,220,409,388.30/259,480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,542.41

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