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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,244.28, 357,757.08 and 140,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,244.28, 357,757.08 and 140,012.28 is: 193,216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,244.28 : 357,757.08 = 140,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,244.28/357,757.08 = 140,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,244.28x = 357,757.08 × 140,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,244.28x = 50,090,384,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090,384,456.94/259,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,216.93

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