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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,944.04, 358,722.84 and 140,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,944.04, 358,722.84 and 140,712.04 is: 194,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,944.04 : 358,722.84 = 140,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,944.04/358,722.84 = 140,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,944.04x = 358,722.84 × 140,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,944.04x = 50,476,622,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476,622,610.99/259,944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,182.65

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