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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,835.63, 358,574.24 and 140,603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,835.63, 358,574.24 and 140,603.63 is: 194,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,835.63 : 358,574.24 = 140,603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,835.63/358,574.24 = 140,603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,835.63x = 358,574.24 × 140,603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,835.63x = 50,416,838,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,416,838,327.13/259,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,033.59

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