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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,049.67, 354,732.93 and 140,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,049.67, 354,732.93 and 140,773.36 is: 194,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,049.67 : 354,732.93 = 140,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,049.67/354,732.93 = 140,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,049.67x = 354,732.93 × 140,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,049.67x = 49,936,946,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936,946,458.74/257,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,269.64

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