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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,490.88, 358,097.76 and 140,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,490.88, 358,097.76 and 140,258.88 is: 193,557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,490.88 : 358,097.76 = 140,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,490.88/358,097.76 = 140,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,490.88x = 358,097.76 × 140,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,490.88x = 50,226,390,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226,390,748.11/259,490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,557.44

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