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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,673.25, 358,349.18 and 140,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,673.25, 358,349.18 and 140,441.25 is: 193,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,673.25 : 358,349.18 = 140,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,673.25/358,349.18 = 140,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,673.25x = 358,349.18 × 140,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,673.25x = 50,327,006,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,327,006,073.47/259,673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,808.97

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