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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,496.32, 358,105.44 and 140,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,496.32, 358,105.44 and 140,264.32 is: 193,565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,496.32 : 358,105.44 = 140,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,496.32/358,105.44 = 140,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,496.32x = 358,105.44 × 140,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,496.32x = 50,229,416,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229,416,029.90/259,496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,565.04

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