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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,654.94, 358,324.89 and 140,422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,654.94, 358,324.89 and 140,422.94 is: 193,784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,654.94 : 358,324.89 = 140,422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,654.94/358,324.89 = 140,422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,654.94x = 358,324.89 × 140,422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,654.94x = 50,317,034,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317,034,528.98/259,654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,784.24

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