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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,333.16, 357,879.84 and 140,101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,333.16, 357,879.84 and 140,101.16 is: 193,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,333.16 : 357,879.84 = 140,101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,333.16/357,879.84 = 140,101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,333.16x = 357,879.84 × 140,101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,333.16x = 50,139,380,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,139,380,724.61/259,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,339.64

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