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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,866.88, 358,616.29 and 140,634.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,866.88, 358,616.29 and 140,634.88 is: 194,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,866.88 : 358,616.29 = 140,634.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,866.88/358,616.29 = 140,634.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,866.88x = 358,616.29 × 140,634.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,866.88x = 50,433,958,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,433,958,910.20/259,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,076.13

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