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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,252.96, 352,249.92 and 140,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,252.96, 352,249.92 and 140,533.92 is: 193,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,252.96 : 352,249.92 = 140,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,252.96/352,249.92 = 140,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,252.96x = 352,249.92 × 140,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,252.96x = 49,503,062,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503,062,077.29/255,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,937.27

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