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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,571.50, 352,691.06 and 140,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,571.50, 352,691.06 and 140,854.24 is: 194,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,571.50 : 352,691.06 = 140,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,571.50/352,691.06 = 140,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,571.50x = 352,691.06 × 140,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,571.50x = 49,678,031,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,031,211.09/255,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,380.17

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