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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,049.19, 351,970.58 and 140,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,049.19, 351,970.58 and 140,329.34 is: 193,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,049.19 : 351,970.58 = 140,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,049.19/351,970.58 = 140,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,049.19x = 351,970.58 × 140,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,049.19x = 49,391,796,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,796,729.32/255,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,655.97

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