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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,830.75, 358,567.52 and 140,598.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,830.75, 358,567.52 and 140,598.75 is: 194,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,830.75 : 358,567.52 = 140,598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,830.75/358,567.52 = 140,598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,830.75x = 358,567.52 × 140,598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,830.75x = 50,414,145,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414,145,102.60/259,830.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,026.86

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