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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,924.50, 358,696.89 and 140,692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,924.50, 358,696.89 and 140,692.50 is: 194,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,924.50 : 358,696.89 = 140,692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,924.50/358,696.89 = 140,692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,924.50x = 358,696.89 × 140,692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,924.50x = 50,465,962,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465,962,196.33/259,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,156.23

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