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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,042.43, 354,722.93 and 140,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,042.43, 354,722.93 and 140,766.12 is: 194,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,042.43 : 354,722.93 = 140,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,042.43/354,722.93 = 140,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,042.43x = 354,722.93 × 140,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,042.43x = 49,932,969,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,932,969,109.43/257,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,259.64

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