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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,882.36, 358,637.72 and 140,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,882.36, 358,637.72 and 140,650.36 is: 194,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,882.36 : 358,637.72 = 140,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,882.36/358,637.72 = 140,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,882.36x = 358,637.72 × 140,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,882.36x = 50,442,524,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442,524,427.58/259,882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,097.53

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