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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,528.04, 352,644.38 and 140,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,528.04, 352,644.38 and 140,806.62 is: 194,321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,528.04 : 352,644.38 = 140,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,528.04/352,644.38 = 140,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,528.04x = 352,644.38 × 140,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,528.04x = 49,654,661,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,654,661,183.35/255,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,321.77

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