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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,299.50, 357,833.32 and 140,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,299.50, 357,833.32 and 140,067.50 is: 193,293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,299.50 : 357,833.32 = 140,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,299.50/357,833.32 = 140,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,299.50x = 357,833.32 × 140,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,299.50x = 50,120,818,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,120,818,549.10/259,299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,293.16

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