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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,281.06, 352,284.95 and 140,557.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,281.06, 352,284.95 and 140,557.29 is: 193,967.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,281.06 : 352,284.95 = 140,557.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,281.06/352,284.95 = 140,557.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,281.06x = 352,284.95 × 140,557.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,281.06x = 49,516,217,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516,217,177.00/255,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,967.46

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