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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,309.04, 357,845.94 and 140,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,309.04, 357,845.94 and 140,077.04 is: 193,306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,309.04 : 357,845.94 = 140,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,309.04/357,845.94 = 140,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,309.04x = 357,845.94 × 140,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,309.04x = 50,126,000,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,126,000,051.22/259,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,306.03

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