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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,700.26, 352,867.25 and 140,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,700.26, 352,867.25 and 140,976.42 is: 194,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,700.26 : 352,867.25 = 140,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,700.26/352,867.25 = 140,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,700.26x = 352,867.25 × 140,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,700.26x = 49,745,960,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,745,960,669.43/255,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,547.95

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