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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,467.79, 352,573.29 and 140,758.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,467.79, 352,573.29 and 140,758.22 is: 194,261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,467.79 : 352,573.29 = 140,758.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,467.79/352,573.29 = 140,758.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,467.79x = 352,573.29 × 140,758.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,467.79x = 49,627,589,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627,589,601.38/255,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,261.63

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