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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,627.60, 352,750.01 and 140,899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,627.60, 352,750.01 and 140,899.92 is: 194,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,627.60 : 352,750.01 = 140,899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,627.60/352,750.01 = 140,899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,627.60x = 352,750.01 × 140,899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,627.60x = 49,702,447,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702,447,484.50/255,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,433.02

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