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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,675.29, 352,834.35 and 140,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,675.29, 352,834.35 and 140,958.12 is: 194,523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,675.29 : 352,834.35 = 140,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,675.29/352,834.35 = 140,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,675.29x = 352,834.35 × 140,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,675.29x = 49,734,867,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,734,867,441.96/255,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,523.56

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