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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,020.67, 351,917.46 and 140,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,020.67, 351,917.46 and 140,292.09 is: 193,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,020.67 : 351,917.46 = 140,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,020.67/351,917.46 = 140,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,020.67x = 351,917.46 × 140,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,020.67x = 49,371,235,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,371,235,970.89/255,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,597.00

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