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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,372.96, 352,411.38 and 140,649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,372.96, 352,411.38 and 140,649.42 is: 194,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,372.96 : 352,411.38 = 140,649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,372.96/352,411.38 = 140,649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,372.96x = 352,411.38 × 140,649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,372.96x = 49,566,456,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566,456,198.40/255,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,094.38

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