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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,382.97, 352,425.27 and 140,659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,382.97, 352,425.27 and 140,659.32 is: 194,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,382.97 : 352,425.27 = 140,659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,382.97/352,425.27 = 140,659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,382.97x = 352,425.27 × 140,659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,382.97x = 49,571,898,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571,898,829.02/255,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,108.09

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