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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,654.06, 358,323.69 and 140,422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,654.06, 358,323.69 and 140,422.06 is: 193,783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,654.06 : 358,323.69 = 140,422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,654.06/358,323.69 = 140,422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,654.06x = 358,323.69 × 140,422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,654.06x = 50,316,550,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,316,550,696.60/259,654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,783.03

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