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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,339.90, 352,378.62 and 140,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,339.90, 352,378.62 and 140,623.56 is: 194,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,339.90 : 352,378.62 = 140,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,339.90/352,378.62 = 140,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,339.90x = 352,378.62 × 140,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,339.90x = 49,552,736,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552,736,012.29/255,339.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,065.78

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