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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,943.04, 358,721.46 and 140,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,943.04, 358,721.46 and 140,711.04 is: 194,181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,943.04 : 358,721.46 = 140,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,943.04/358,721.46 = 140,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,943.04x = 358,721.46 × 140,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,943.04x = 50,476,069,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476,069,706.92/259,943.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,181.27

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