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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,306.04, 357,841.80 and 140,074.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,306.04, 357,841.80 and 140,074.04 is: 193,301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,306.04 : 357,841.80 = 140,074.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,306.04/357,841.80 = 140,074.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,306.04x = 357,841.80 × 140,074.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,306.04x = 50,124,346,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124,346,606.87/259,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,301.89

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