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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,137.43, 352,076.53 and 140,426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,137.43, 352,076.53 and 140,426.96 is: 193,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,137.43 : 352,076.53 = 140,426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,137.43/352,076.53 = 140,426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,137.43x = 352,076.53 × 140,426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,137.43x = 49,441,036,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,441,036,795.25/255,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,781.98

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