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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,362, 357,919.56 and 140,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,362, 357,919.56 and 140,130 is: 193,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,362 : 357,919.56 = 140,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,362/357,919.56 = 140,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,362x = 357,919.56 × 140,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,362x = 50,155,267,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155,267,942.80/259,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,379.40

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