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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,621.75, 358,278.06 and 140,389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,621.75, 358,278.06 and 140,389.75 is: 193,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,621.75 : 358,278.06 = 140,389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,621.75/358,278.06 = 140,389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,621.75x = 358,278.06 × 140,389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,621.75x = 50,298,567,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298,567,273.89/259,621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,737.88

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