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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,591.58, 352,736.66 and 140,890.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,591.58, 352,736.66 and 140,890.62 is: 194,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,591.58 : 352,736.66 = 140,890.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,591.58/352,736.66 = 140,890.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,591.58x = 352,736.66 × 140,890.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,591.58x = 49,697,286,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697,286,724.13/255,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,440.23

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