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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,568.19, 352,686.53 and 140,851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,568.19, 352,686.53 and 140,851.02 is: 194,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,568.19 : 352,686.53 = 140,851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,568.19/352,686.53 = 140,851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,568.19x = 352,686.53 × 140,851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,568.19x = 49,676,257,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676,257,490.76/255,568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,375.75

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