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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,565.76, 352,683.16 and 140,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,565.76, 352,683.16 and 140,848.58 is: 194,372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,565.76 : 352,683.16 = 140,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,565.76/352,683.16 = 140,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,565.76x = 352,683.16 × 140,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,565.76x = 49,674,922,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,922,805.50/255,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,372.38

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