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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,631.04, 352,773.30 and 140,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,631.04, 352,773.30 and 140,914.14 is: 194,462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,631.04 : 352,773.30 = 140,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,631.04/352,773.30 = 140,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,631.04x = 352,773.30 × 140,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,631.04x = 49,710,746,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,710,746,184.46/255,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,462.87

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