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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,586.80, 352,712.16 and 140,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,586.80, 352,712.16 and 140,869.62 is: 194,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,586.80 : 352,712.16 = 140,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,586.80/352,712.16 = 140,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,586.80x = 352,712.16 × 140,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,586.80x = 49,686,427,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686,427,948.58/255,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,401.39

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