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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,569.52, 358,205.90 and 140,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,569.52, 358,205.90 and 140,337.52 is: 193,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,569.52 : 358,205.90 = 140,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,569.52/358,205.90 = 140,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,569.52x = 358,205.90 × 140,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,569.52x = 50,269,727,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,269,727,655.37/259,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,665.76

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