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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,375.45, 357,938.12 and 140,143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,375.45, 357,938.12 and 140,143.45 is: 193,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,375.45 : 357,938.12 = 140,143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,375.45/357,938.12 = 140,143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,375.45x = 357,938.12 × 140,143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,375.45x = 50,162,680,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,162,680,532.91/259,375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,397.95

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