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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,638.24, 358,300.56 and 140,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,638.24, 358,300.56 and 140,406.24 is: 193,760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,638.24 : 358,300.56 = 140,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,638.24/358,300.56 = 140,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,638.24x = 358,300.56 × 140,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,638.24x = 50,307,634,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,307,634,419.49/259,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,760.50

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