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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,867.38, 358,616.99 and 140,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,867.38, 358,616.99 and 140,635.38 is: 194,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,867.38 : 358,616.99 = 140,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,867.38/358,616.99 = 140,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,867.38x = 358,616.99 × 140,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,867.38x = 50,434,236,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,434,236,663.11/259,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,076.83

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