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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,261.56, 357,780.96 and 140,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,261.56, 357,780.96 and 140,029.56 is: 193,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,261.56 : 357,780.96 = 140,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,261.56/357,780.96 = 140,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,261.56x = 357,780.96 × 140,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,261.56x = 50,099,910,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099,910,405.18/259,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,240.80

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