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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,214.50, 357,716.01 and 139,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,214.50, 357,716.01 and 139,982.50 is: 193,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,214.50 : 357,716.01 = 139,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,214.50/357,716.01 = 139,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,214.50x = 357,716.01 × 139,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,214.50x = 50,073,981,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073,981,369.83/259,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,175.85

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