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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,874.25, 358,626.47 and 140,642.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,874.25, 358,626.47 and 140,642.25 is: 194,086.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,874.25 : 358,626.47 = 140,642.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,874.25/358,626.47 = 140,642.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,874.25x = 358,626.47 × 140,642.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,874.25x = 50,438,033,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,438,033,650.36/259,874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,086.31

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