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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,461.52, 352,544.28 and 140,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,461.52, 352,544.28 and 140,747.52 is: 194,235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,461.52 : 352,544.28 = 140,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,461.52/352,544.28 = 140,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,461.52x = 352,544.28 × 140,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,461.52x = 49,619,733,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,733,100.19/255,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,235.64

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