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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,288.02, 357,816.96 and 140,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,288.02, 357,816.96 and 140,056.02 is: 193,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,288.02 : 357,816.96 = 140,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,288.02/357,816.96 = 140,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,288.02x = 357,816.96 × 140,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,288.02x = 50,114,419,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114,419,306.10/259,288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,277.03

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