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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,293.38, 357,824.86 and 140,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,293.38, 357,824.86 and 140,061.38 is: 193,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,293.38 : 357,824.86 = 140,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,293.38/357,824.86 = 140,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,293.38x = 357,824.86 × 140,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,293.38x = 50,117,441,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,117,441,550.63/259,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,284.70

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