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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,565.40, 352,682.66 and 140,848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,565.40, 352,682.66 and 140,848.18 is: 194,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,565.40 : 352,682.66 = 140,848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,565.40/352,682.66 = 140,848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,565.40x = 352,682.66 × 140,848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,565.40x = 49,674,710,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,710,778.56/255,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,371.82

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