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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,882.75, 358,638.21 and 140,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,882.75, 358,638.21 and 140,650.75 is: 194,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,882.75 : 358,638.21 = 140,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,882.75/358,638.21 = 140,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,882.75x = 358,638.21 × 140,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,882.75x = 50,442,733,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442,733,215.16/259,882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,098.04

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