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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,565.90, 352,683.35 and 140,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,565.90, 352,683.35 and 140,848.68 is: 194,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,565.90 : 352,683.35 = 140,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,565.90/352,683.35 = 140,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,565.90x = 352,683.35 × 140,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,565.90x = 49,674,984,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674,984,305.48/255,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,372.51

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