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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,107.70, 352,051.89 and 140,399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,107.70, 352,051.89 and 140,399.55 is: 193,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,107.70 : 352,051.89 = 140,399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,107.70/352,051.89 = 140,399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,107.70x = 352,051.89 × 140,399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,107.70x = 49,427,926,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,427,926,932.65/255,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,753.18

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