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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,225.61, 352,205.13 and 140,503.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,225.61, 352,205.13 and 140,503.32 is: 193,891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,225.61 : 352,205.13 = 140,503.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,225.61/352,205.13 = 140,503.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,225.61x = 352,205.13 × 140,503.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,225.61x = 49,485,987,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,987,622.49/255,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,891.16

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