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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,570.75, 358,207.64 and 140,338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,570.75, 358,207.64 and 140,338.75 is: 193,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,570.75 : 358,207.64 = 140,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,570.75/358,207.64 = 140,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,570.75x = 358,207.64 × 140,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,570.75x = 50,270,412,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270,412,438.05/259,570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,667.48

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