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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,324.26, 357,867.18 and 140,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,324.26, 357,867.18 and 140,092.26 is: 193,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,324.26 : 357,867.18 = 140,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,324.26/357,867.18 = 140,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,324.26x = 357,867.18 × 140,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,324.26x = 50,134,422,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,134,422,026.03/259,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,327.16

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