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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,627.53, 352,768.47 and 140,910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,627.53, 352,768.47 and 140,910.64 is: 194,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,627.53 : 352,768.47 = 140,910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,627.53/352,768.47 = 140,910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,627.53x = 352,768.47 × 140,910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,627.53x = 49,708,829,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,708,829,469.18/255,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,458.04

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