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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,080.04, 388,736.69 and 140,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,080.04, 388,736.69 and 140,573.80 is: 210,923.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,080.04 : 388,736.69 = 140,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,080.04/388,736.69 = 140,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,080.04x = 388,736.69 × 140,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,080.04x = 54,646,192,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646,192,495.22/259,080.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,923.98

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