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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,015.04, 351,915.86 and 140,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,015.04, 351,915.86 and 140,286.98 is: 193,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,015.04 : 351,915.86 = 140,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,015.04/351,915.86 = 140,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,015.04x = 351,915.86 × 140,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,015.04x = 49,369,210,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369,210,752.49/255,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,593.33

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