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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,292.04, 357,822.48 and 140,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,292.04, 357,822.48 and 140,060.04 is: 193,282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,292.04 : 357,822.48 = 140,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,292.04/357,822.48 = 140,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,292.04x = 357,822.48 × 140,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,292.04x = 50,116,630,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116,630,861.70/259,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,282.57

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