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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,081.88, 352,011.34 and 140,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,081.88, 352,011.34 and 140,367.52 is: 193,706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,081.88 : 352,011.34 = 140,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,081.88/352,011.34 = 140,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,081.88x = 352,011.34 × 140,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,081.88x = 49,410,958,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410,958,807.68/255,081.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,706.27

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