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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,177.40, 352,142.01 and 140,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,177.40, 352,142.01 and 140,453.59 is: 193,824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,177.40 : 352,142.01 = 140,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,177.40/352,142.01 = 140,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,177.40x = 352,142.01 × 140,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,177.40x = 49,459,609,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459,609,494.32/255,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,824.41

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