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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,275.32, 352,265.94 and 140,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,275.32, 352,265.94 and 140,531.56 is: 193,925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,275.32 : 352,265.94 = 140,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,275.32/352,265.94 = 140,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,275.32x = 352,265.94 × 140,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,275.32x = 49,504,482,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,482,083.07/255,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,925.84

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