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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,314.41, 352,327.53 and 140,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,314.41, 352,327.53 and 140,592.16 is: 194,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,314.41 : 352,327.53 = 140,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,314.41/352,327.53 = 140,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,314.41x = 352,327.53 × 140,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,314.41x = 49,534,488,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,488,470.16/255,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,013.68

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