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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,244.34, 357,757.02 and 140,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,244.34, 357,757.02 and 140,012.34 is: 193,216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,244.34 : 357,757.02 = 140,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,244.34/357,757.02 = 140,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,244.34x = 357,757.02 × 140,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,244.34x = 50,090,397,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090,397,521.63/259,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,216.94

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