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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,309.86, 352,324.64 and 140,586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,309.86, 352,324.64 and 140,586.12 is: 194,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,309.86 : 352,324.64 = 140,586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,309.86/352,324.64 = 140,586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,309.86x = 352,324.64 × 140,586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,309.86x = 49,531,953,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,531,953,415.07/255,309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,007.21

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