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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,580.27, 352,703.09 and 140,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,580.27, 352,703.09 and 140,863 is: 194,392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,580.27 : 352,703.09 = 140,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,580.27/352,703.09 = 140,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,580.27x = 352,703.09 × 140,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,580.27x = 49,682,815,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682,815,366.67/255,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,392.22

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