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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,605.64, 352,751.19 and 140,884.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,605.64, 352,751.19 and 140,884.12 is: 194,428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,605.64 : 352,751.19 = 140,884.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,605.64/352,751.19 = 140,884.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,605.64x = 352,751.19 × 140,884.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,605.64x = 49,697,040,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697,040,982.10/255,605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,428.58

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