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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,233.75, 357,742.62 and 140,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,233.75, 357,742.62 and 140,001.75 is: 193,202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,233.75 : 357,742.62 = 140,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,233.75/357,742.62 = 140,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,233.75x = 357,742.62 × 140,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,233.75x = 50,084,592,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084,592,849.59/259,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,202.44

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