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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,285.29, 352,290.74 and 140,561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,285.29, 352,290.74 and 140,561.55 is: 193,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,285.29 : 352,290.74 = 140,561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,285.29/352,290.74 = 140,561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,285.29x = 352,290.74 × 140,561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,285.29x = 49,518,531,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,531,762.24/255,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,973.30

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