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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,568.02, 352,686.27 and 140,850.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,568.02, 352,686.27 and 140,850.84 is: 194,375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,568.02 : 352,686.27 = 140,850.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,568.02/352,686.27 = 140,850.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,568.02x = 352,686.27 × 140,850.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,568.02x = 49,676,157,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676,157,385.97/255,568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,375.48

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