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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,376.48, 352,416.21 and 140,652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,376.48, 352,416.21 and 140,652.94 is: 194,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,376.48 : 352,416.21 = 140,652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,376.48/352,416.21 = 140,652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,376.48x = 352,416.21 × 140,652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,376.48x = 49,568,376,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568,376,040.16/255,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,099.22

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