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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,651.08, 352,798.43 and 140,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,651.08, 352,798.43 and 140,931.60 is: 194,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,651.08 : 352,798.43 = 140,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,651.08/352,798.43 = 140,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,651.08x = 352,798.43 × 140,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,651.08x = 49,720,446,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720,446,512.73/255,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,485.58

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