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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,566.93, 352,684.77 and 140,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,566.93, 352,684.77 and 140,849.71 is: 194,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,566.93 : 352,684.77 = 140,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,566.93/352,684.77 = 140,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,566.93x = 352,684.77 × 140,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,566.93x = 49,675,545,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,545,108.24/255,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,373.92

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