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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,227.61, 352,207.88 and 140,505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,227.61, 352,207.88 and 140,505.32 is: 193,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,227.61 : 352,207.88 = 140,505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,227.61/352,207.88 = 140,505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,227.61x = 352,207.88 × 140,505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,227.61x = 49,487,080,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,487,080,885.92/255,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,893.92

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