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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,313.04, 357,851.46 and 140,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,313.04, 357,851.46 and 140,081.04 is: 193,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,313.04 : 357,851.46 = 140,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,313.04/357,851.46 = 140,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,313.04x = 357,851.46 × 140,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,313.04x = 50,128,204,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128,204,682.32/259,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,311.55

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