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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,689.76, 352,867.68 and 140,967.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,689.76, 352,867.68 and 140,967.84 is: 194,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,689.76 : 352,867.68 = 140,967.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,689.76/352,867.68 = 140,967.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,689.76x = 352,867.68 × 140,967.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,689.76x = 49,742,994,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742,994,655.41/255,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,544.34

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