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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,940.08, 358,717.44 and 140,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,940.08, 358,717.44 and 140,708.08 is: 194,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,940.08 : 358,717.44 = 140,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,940.08/358,717.44 = 140,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,940.08x = 358,717.44 × 140,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,940.08x = 50,474,442,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,474,442,244.92/259,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,177.22

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