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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,175.38, 352,139.26 and 140,451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,175.38, 352,139.26 and 140,451.58 is: 193,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,175.38 : 352,139.26 = 140,451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,175.38/352,139.26 = 140,451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,175.38x = 352,139.26 × 140,451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,175.38x = 49,458,515,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,458,515,447.03/255,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,821.66

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