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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,829.25, 358,565.45 and 140,597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,829.25, 358,565.45 and 140,597.25 is: 194,024.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,829.25 : 358,565.45 = 140,597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,829.25/358,565.45 = 140,597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,829.25x = 358,565.45 × 140,597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,829.25x = 50,413,315,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413,315,512.03/259,829.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,024.79

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