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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,908.50, 358,674.82 and 140,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,908.50, 358,674.82 and 140,676.50 is: 194,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,908.50 : 358,674.82 = 140,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,908.50/358,674.82 = 140,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,908.50x = 358,674.82 × 140,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,908.50x = 50,457,118,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457,118,315.73/259,908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,134.16

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