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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,246.89, 352,227.33 and 140,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,246.89, 352,227.33 and 140,503.12 is: 193,886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,246.89 : 352,227.33 = 140,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,246.89/352,227.33 = 140,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,246.89x = 352,227.33 × 140,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,246.89x = 49,489,037,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,037,933.70/255,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,886.94

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