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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,578.27, 352,700.33 and 140,861.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,578.27, 352,700.33 and 140,861.00 is: 194,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,578.27 : 352,700.33 = 140,861.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,578.27/352,700.33 = 140,861.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,578.27x = 352,700.33 × 140,861.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,578.27x = 49,681,721,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,721,361.58/255,578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,389.46

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