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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,427.79, 352,518.05 and 140,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,427.79, 352,518.05 and 140,718.19 is: 194,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,427.79 : 352,518.05 = 140,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,427.79/352,518.05 = 140,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,427.79x = 352,518.05 × 140,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,427.79x = 49,605,701,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,605,701,234.74/255,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,206.36

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