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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,294.88, 357,826.94 and 140,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,294.88, 357,826.94 and 140,062.88 is: 193,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,294.88 : 357,826.94 = 140,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,294.88/357,826.94 = 140,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,294.88x = 357,826.94 × 140,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,294.88x = 50,118,269,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,118,269,268.54/259,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,286.77

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