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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,459.91, 352,562.18 and 140,750.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,459.91, 352,562.18 and 140,750.09 is: 194,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,459.91 : 352,562.18 = 140,750.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,459.91/352,562.18 = 140,750.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,459.91x = 352,562.18 × 140,750.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,459.91x = 49,623,158,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623,158,565.60/255,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,250.28

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