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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,049.70, 354,732.96 and 140,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,049.70, 354,732.96 and 140,773.36 is: 194,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,049.70 : 354,732.96 = 140,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,049.70/354,732.96 = 140,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,049.70x = 354,732.96 × 140,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,049.70x = 49,936,950,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,936,950,681.95/257,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,269.63

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