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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,240.75, 357,752.24 and 140,008.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,240.75, 357,752.24 and 140,008.75 is: 193,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,240.75 : 357,752.24 = 140,008.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,240.75/357,752.24 = 140,008.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,240.75x = 357,752.24 × 140,008.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,240.75x = 50,088,443,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,088,443,232.06/259,240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,212.08

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