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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,582.64, 352,706.36 and 140,865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,582.64, 352,706.36 and 140,865.36 is: 194,395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,582.64 : 352,706.36 = 140,865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,582.64/352,706.36 = 140,865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,582.64x = 352,706.36 × 140,865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,582.64x = 49,684,108,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684,108,375.69/255,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,395.47

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