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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,585.02, 352,692.93 and 140,863.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,585.02, 352,692.93 and 140,863.31 is: 194,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,585.02 : 352,692.93 = 140,863.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,585.02/352,692.93 = 140,863.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,585.02x = 352,692.93 × 140,863.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,585.02x = 49,681,491,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,491,769.93/255,585.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,383.43

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