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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,314.04, 357,852.84 and 140,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,314.04, 357,852.84 and 140,082.04 is: 193,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,314.04 : 357,852.84 = 140,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,314.04/357,852.84 = 140,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,314.04x = 357,852.84 × 140,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,314.04x = 50,128,755,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128,755,846.99/259,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,312.93

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