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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,247.76, 352,235.47 and 140,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,247.76, 352,235.47 and 140,525.27 is: 193,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,247.76 : 352,235.47 = 140,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,247.76/352,235.47 = 140,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,247.76x = 352,235.47 × 140,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,247.76x = 49,497,982,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,497,982,061.52/255,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,921.32

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