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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,611.30, 352,746.07 and 140,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,611.30, 352,746.07 and 140,894.44 is: 194,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,611.30 : 352,746.07 = 140,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,611.30/352,746.07 = 140,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,611.30x = 352,746.07 × 140,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,611.30x = 49,699,959,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,699,959,553.28/255,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,435.69

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