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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,572.75, 358,210.40 and 140,340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,572.75, 358,210.40 and 140,340.75 is: 193,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,572.75 : 358,210.40 = 140,340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,572.75/358,210.40 = 140,340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,572.75x = 358,210.40 × 140,340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,572.75x = 50,271,516,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,271,516,193.80/259,572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,670.24

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