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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,255.26, 357,772.38 and 140,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,255.26, 357,772.38 and 140,023.26 is: 193,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,255.26 : 357,772.38 = 140,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,255.26/357,772.38 = 140,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,255.26x = 357,772.38 × 140,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,255.26x = 50,096,454,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,096,454,985.56/259,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,232.16

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