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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,878, 358,631.82 and 140,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,878, 358,631.82 and 140,646 is: 194,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,878 : 358,631.82 = 140,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,878/358,631.82 = 140,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,878x = 358,631.82 × 140,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,878x = 50,440,130,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,440,130,955.72/259,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,091.58

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