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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,648.50, 358,314.93 and 140,416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,648.50, 358,314.93 and 140,416.50 is: 193,774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,648.50 : 358,314.93 = 140,416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,648.50/358,314.93 = 140,416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,648.50x = 358,314.93 × 140,416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,648.50x = 50,313,328,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,313,328,368.35/259,648.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,774.77

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