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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,221.75, 357,726.02 and 139,989.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,221.75, 357,726.02 and 139,989.75 is: 193,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,221.75 : 357,726.02 = 139,989.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,221.75/357,726.02 = 139,989.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,221.75x = 357,726.02 × 139,989.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,221.75x = 50,077,976,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077,976,108.30/259,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,185.86

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