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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,411.24, 357,987.30 and 140,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,411.24, 357,987.30 and 140,179.24 is: 193,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,411.24 : 357,987.30 = 140,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,411.24/357,987.30 = 140,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,411.24x = 357,987.30 × 140,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,411.24x = 50,182,387,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182,387,643.65/259,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,447.24

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