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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,296.26, 352,295.04 and 140,552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,296.26, 352,295.04 and 140,552.56 is: 193,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,296.26 : 352,295.04 = 140,552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,296.26/352,295.04 = 140,552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,296.26x = 352,295.04 × 140,552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,296.26x = 49,515,969,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,969,747.30/255,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,954.94

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