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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,862.48, 358,610.28 and 140,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,862.48, 358,610.28 and 140,630.48 is: 194,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,862.48 : 358,610.28 = 140,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,862.48/358,610.28 = 140,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,862.48x = 358,610.28 × 140,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,862.48x = 50,431,535,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431,535,809.33/259,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,070.09

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