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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,408.08, 357,983.40 and 140,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,408.08, 357,983.40 and 140,176.08 is: 193,443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,408.08 : 357,983.40 = 140,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,408.08/357,983.40 = 140,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,408.08x = 357,983.40 × 140,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,408.08x = 50,180,709,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,180,709,717.07/259,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,443.13

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