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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,626.10, 352,747.94 and 140,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,626.10, 352,747.94 and 140,898.42 is: 194,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,626.10 : 352,747.94 = 140,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,626.10/352,747.94 = 140,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,626.10x = 352,747.94 × 140,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,626.10x = 49,701,626,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,701,626,699.76/255,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,430.95

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