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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,824.75, 358,558.16 and 140,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,824.75, 358,558.16 and 140,592.75 is: 194,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,824.75 : 358,558.16 = 140,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,824.75/358,558.16 = 140,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,824.75x = 358,558.16 × 140,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,824.75x = 50,410,677,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410,677,046.38/259,824.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,018.00

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