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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,404.78, 352,466.62 and 140,691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,404.78, 352,466.62 and 140,691.74 is: 194,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,404.78 : 352,466.62 = 140,691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,404.78/352,466.62 = 140,691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,404.78x = 352,466.62 × 140,691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,404.78x = 49,589,142,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,589,142,059.72/255,404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,159.02

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