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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,498,232.53, 358,108,509.60 and 140,420,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,498,232.53, 358,108,509.60 and 140,420,825.35 is: 193,781,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,498,232.53 : 358,108,509.60 = 140,420,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,498,232.53/358,108,509.60 = 140,420,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,498,232.53x = 358,108,509.60 × 140,420,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,498,232.53x = 50,285,892,482,890,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,892,482,890,400/259,498,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,781,252.35

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