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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,656.25, 358,326.71 and 140,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,656.25, 358,326.71 and 140,424.25 is: 193,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,656.25 : 358,326.71 = 140,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,656.25/358,326.71 = 140,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,656.25x = 358,326.71 × 140,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,656.25x = 50,317,759,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317,759,506.72/259,656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,786.05

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