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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,827.75, 358,563.38 and 140,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,827.75, 358,563.38 and 140,595.75 is: 194,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,827.75 : 358,563.38 = 140,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,827.75/358,563.38 = 140,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,827.75x = 358,563.38 × 140,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,827.75x = 50,412,486,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,486,630.66/259,827.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,022.72

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