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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,388.41, 352,433.16 and 140,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,388.41, 352,433.16 and 140,664.87 is: 194,115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,388.41 : 352,433.16 = 140,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,388.41/352,433.16 = 140,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,388.41x = 352,433.16 × 140,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,388.41x = 49,574,964,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,574,964,635.09/255,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,115.95

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