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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,582.35, 352,689.25 and 140,860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,582.35, 352,689.25 and 140,860.63 is: 194,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,582.35 : 352,689.25 = 140,860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,582.35/352,689.25 = 140,860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,582.35x = 352,689.25 × 140,860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,582.35x = 49,680,030,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,680,030,606.55/255,582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,379.74

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