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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,562.37, 352,678.49 and 140,845.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,562.37, 352,678.49 and 140,845.21 is: 194,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,562.37 : 352,678.49 = 140,845.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,562.37/352,678.49 = 140,845.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,562.37x = 352,678.49 × 140,845.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,562.37x = 49,673,076,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673,076,912.60/255,562.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,367.72

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