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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,301.63, 357,836.25 and 140,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,301.63, 357,836.25 and 140,069.63 is: 193,296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,301.63 : 357,836.25 = 140,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,301.63/357,836.25 = 140,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,301.63x = 357,836.25 × 140,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,301.63x = 50,121,989,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,121,989,348.91/259,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,296.09

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