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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,565.94, 352,683.42 and 140,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,565.94, 352,683.42 and 140,848.77 is: 194,372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,565.94 : 352,683.42 = 140,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,565.94/352,683.42 = 140,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,565.94x = 352,683.42 × 140,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,565.94x = 49,675,025,378.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,025,378.21/255,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,372.63

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