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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,868.25, 358,618.19 and 140,636.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,868.25, 358,618.19 and 140,636.25 is: 194,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,868.25 : 358,618.19 = 140,636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,868.25/358,618.19 = 140,636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,868.25x = 358,618.19 × 140,636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,868.25x = 50,434,716,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,434,716,720.21/259,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,078.03

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