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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,612.30, 352,747.45 and 140,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,612.30, 352,747.45 and 140,895.44 is: 194,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,612.30 : 352,747.45 = 140,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,612.30/352,747.45 = 140,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,612.30x = 352,747.45 × 140,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,612.30x = 49,700,507,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700,507,176.63/255,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,437.07

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