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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,266.03, 352,254.83 and 140,542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,266.03, 352,254.83 and 140,542.29 is: 193,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,266.03 : 352,254.83 = 140,542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,266.03/352,254.83 = 140,542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,266.03x = 352,254.83 × 140,542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,266.03x = 49,506,699,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506,699,769.05/255,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,941.59

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