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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,221.26, 357,725.32 and 139,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,221.26, 357,725.32 and 139,989.26 is: 193,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,221.26 : 357,725.32 = 139,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,221.26/357,725.32 = 139,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,221.26x = 357,725.32 × 139,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,221.26x = 50,077,702,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077,702,830.06/259,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,185.17

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