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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,631.16, 352,773.48 and 140,914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,631.16, 352,773.48 and 140,914.23 is: 194,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,631.16 : 352,773.48 = 140,914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,631.16/352,773.48 = 140,914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,631.16x = 352,773.48 × 140,914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,631.16x = 49,710,803,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,710,803,298.62/255,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,463.01

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