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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,179.40, 352,144.80 and 140,455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,179.40, 352,144.80 and 140,455.56 is: 193,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,179.40 : 352,144.80 = 140,455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,179.40/352,144.80 = 140,455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,179.40x = 352,144.80 × 140,455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,179.40x = 49,460,695,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460,695,085.09/255,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,827.15

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