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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,375.71, 352,415.17 and 140,652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,375.71, 352,415.17 and 140,652.17 is: 194,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,375.71 : 352,415.17 = 140,652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,375.71/352,415.17 = 140,652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,375.71x = 352,415.17 × 140,652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,375.71x = 49,567,958,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,567,958,401.42/255,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,098.17

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