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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,580.25, 358,220.75 and 140,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,580.25, 358,220.75 and 140,348.25 is: 193,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,580.25 : 358,220.75 = 140,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,580.25/358,220.75 = 140,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,580.25x = 358,220.75 × 140,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,580.25x = 50,275,655,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,275,655,376.19/259,580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,680.59

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