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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,566.92, 352,684.76 and 140,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,566.92, 352,684.76 and 140,849.70 is: 194,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,566.92 : 352,684.76 = 140,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,566.92/352,684.76 = 140,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,566.92x = 352,684.76 × 140,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,566.92x = 49,675,542,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,542,640.57/255,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,373.91

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