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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,013.92, 351,914.30 and 140,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,013.92, 351,914.30 and 140,285.85 is: 193,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,013.92 : 351,914.30 = 140,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,013.92/351,914.30 = 140,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,013.92x = 351,914.30 × 140,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,013.92x = 49,368,596,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,368,596,702.66/255,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,591.78

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