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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,946.19, 358,725.77 and 140,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,946.19, 358,725.77 and 140,714.19 is: 194,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,946.19 : 358,725.77 = 140,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,946.19/358,725.77 = 140,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,946.19x = 358,725.77 × 140,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,946.19x = 50,477,806,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,477,806,157.68/259,946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,185.60

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