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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,539.50, 358,164.99 and 140,307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,539.50, 358,164.99 and 140,307.50 is: 193,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,539.50 : 358,164.99 = 140,307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,539.50/358,164.99 = 140,307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,539.50x = 358,164.99 × 140,307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,539.50x = 50,253,234,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,253,234,334.43/259,539.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,624.61

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