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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,387.31, 357,954.49 and 140,155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,387.31, 357,954.49 and 140,155.31 is: 193,414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,387.31 : 357,954.49 = 140,155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,387.31/357,954.49 = 140,155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,387.31x = 357,954.49 × 140,155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,387.31x = 50,169,223,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,169,223,581.92/259,387.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,414.33

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