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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,483.53, 352,553.14 and 140,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,483.53, 352,553.14 and 140,739.62 is: 194,212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,483.53 : 352,553.14 = 140,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,483.53/352,553.14 = 140,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,483.53x = 352,553.14 × 140,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,483.53x = 49,618,192,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618,192,838.79/255,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,212.88

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