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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,313.65, 352,342.40 and 140,597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,313.65, 352,342.40 and 140,597.27 is: 194,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,313.65 : 352,342.40 = 140,597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,313.65/352,342.40 = 140,597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,313.65x = 352,342.40 × 140,597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,313.65x = 49,538,377,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538,377,080.55/255,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,029.49

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