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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,319.47, 352,334.50 and 140,597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,319.47, 352,334.50 and 140,597.19 is: 194,020.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,319.47 : 352,334.50 = 140,597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,319.47/352,334.50 = 140,597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,319.47x = 352,334.50 × 140,597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,319.47x = 49,537,240,288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537,240,288.56/255,319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,020.61

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