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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,817.76, 358,549.58 and 140,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,817.76, 358,549.58 and 140,585.76 is: 194,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,817.76 : 358,549.58 = 140,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,817.76/358,549.58 = 140,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,817.76x = 358,549.58 × 140,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,817.76x = 50,406,965,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,406,965,201.98/259,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,008.93

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