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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,329.89, 352,352.37 and 140,606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,329.89, 352,352.37 and 140,606.22 is: 194,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,329.89 : 352,352.37 = 140,606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,329.89/352,352.37 = 140,606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,329.89x = 352,352.37 × 140,606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,329.89x = 49,542,933,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542,933,091.98/255,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,034.99

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