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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,299.17, 352,309.97 and 140,575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,299.17, 352,309.97 and 140,575.43 is: 193,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,299.17 : 352,309.97 = 140,575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,299.17/352,309.97 = 140,575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,299.17x = 352,309.97 × 140,575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,299.17x = 49,526,125,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,125,526.04/255,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,992.51

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