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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,258.24, 352,264.85 and 140,542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,258.24, 352,264.85 and 140,542.49 is: 193,953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,258.24 : 352,264.85 = 140,542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,258.24/352,264.85 = 140,542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,258.24x = 352,264.85 × 140,542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,258.24x = 49,508,179,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508,179,863.46/255,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,953.31

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