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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,297.88, 357,831.08 and 140,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,297.88, 357,831.08 and 140,065.88 is: 193,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,297.88 : 357,831.08 = 140,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,297.88/357,831.08 = 140,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,297.88x = 357,831.08 × 140,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,297.88x = 50,119,925,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,119,925,111.55/259,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,290.92

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