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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,525.32, 358,145.48 and 140,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,525.32, 358,145.48 and 140,293.32 is: 193,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,525.32 : 358,145.48 = 140,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,525.32/358,145.48 = 140,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,525.32x = 358,145.48 × 140,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,525.32x = 50,245,418,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,245,418,432.19/259,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,605.07

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