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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,219.25, 357,722.57 and 139,987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,219.25, 357,722.57 and 139,987.25 is: 193,182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,219.25 : 357,722.57 = 139,987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,219.25/357,722.57 = 139,987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,219.25x = 357,722.57 × 139,987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,219.25x = 50,076,598,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076,598,137.30/259,219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,182.41

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