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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,563.51, 352,680.04 and 140,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,563.51, 352,680.04 and 140,846.34 is: 194,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,563.51 : 352,680.04 = 140,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,563.51/352,680.04 = 140,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,563.51x = 352,680.04 × 140,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,563.51x = 49,673,694,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,673,694,323.66/255,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,369.28

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