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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,427.20, 352,517.20 and 140,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,427.20, 352,517.20 and 140,717.58 is: 194,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,427.20 : 352,517.20 = 140,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,427.20/352,517.20 = 140,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,427.20x = 352,517.20 × 140,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,427.20x = 49,605,367,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,605,367,292.38/255,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,205.50

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