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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,946, 358,726.44 and 140,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,946, 358,726.44 and 140,714 is: 194,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,946 : 358,726.44 = 140,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,946/358,726.44 = 140,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,946x = 358,726.44 × 140,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,946x = 50,477,832,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,477,832,278.16/259,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,185.84

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