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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,830.25, 358,566.83 and 140,598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,830.25, 358,566.83 and 140,598.25 is: 194,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,830.25 : 358,566.83 = 140,598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,830.25/358,566.83 = 140,598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,830.25x = 358,566.83 × 140,598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,830.25x = 50,413,868,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413,868,806.05/259,830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,026.17

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