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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,868.38, 358,618.37 and 140,636.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,868.38, 358,618.37 and 140,636.38 is: 194,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,868.38 : 358,618.37 = 140,636.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,868.38/358,618.37 = 140,636.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,868.38x = 358,618.37 × 140,636.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,868.38x = 50,434,789,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,434,789,358.30/259,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,078.21

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