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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,580.75, 358,221.45 and 140,348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,580.75, 358,221.45 and 140,348.75 is: 193,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,580.75 : 358,221.45 = 140,348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,580.75/358,221.45 = 140,348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,580.75x = 358,221.45 × 140,348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,580.75x = 50,275,932,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,275,932,730.69/259,580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,681.28

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