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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,583.50, 358,225.23 and 140,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,583.50, 358,225.23 and 140,351.50 is: 193,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,583.50 : 358,225.23 = 140,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,583.50/358,225.23 = 140,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,583.50x = 358,225.23 × 140,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,583.50x = 50,277,448,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,277,448,368.35/259,583.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,685.07

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