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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,247.25, 357,761.34 and 140,015.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,247.25, 357,761.34 and 140,015.25 is: 193,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,247.25 : 357,761.34 = 140,015.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,247.25/357,761.34 = 140,015.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,247.25x = 357,761.34 × 140,015.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,247.25x = 50,092,043,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092,043,460.44/259,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,221.12

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