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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,828.25, 358,564.07 and 140,596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,828.25, 358,564.07 and 140,596.25 is: 194,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,828.25 : 358,564.07 = 140,596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,828.25/358,564.07 = 140,596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,828.25x = 358,564.07 × 140,596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,828.25x = 50,412,762,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,762,923.76/259,828.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,023.41

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