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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,399.28, 352,459.02 and 140,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,399.28, 352,459.02 and 140,686.24 is: 194,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,399.28 : 352,459.02 = 140,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,399.28/352,459.02 = 140,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,399.28x = 352,459.02 × 140,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,399.28x = 49,586,134,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,134,277.88/255,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,151.43

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