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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,524.32, 358,144.10 and 140,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,524.32, 358,144.10 and 140,292.32 is: 193,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,524.32 : 358,144.10 = 140,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,524.32/358,144.10 = 140,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,524.32x = 358,144.10 × 140,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,524.32x = 50,244,866,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244,866,683.31/259,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,603.69

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