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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,349.32, 352,368.12 and 140,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,349.32, 352,368.12 and 140,605.56 is: 194,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,349.32 : 352,368.12 = 140,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,349.32/352,368.12 = 140,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,349.32x = 352,368.12 × 140,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,349.32x = 49,544,916,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544,916,838.75/255,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,028.00

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