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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,719.44, 352,895.29 and 141,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,719.44, 352,895.29 and 141,002.18 is: 194,584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,719.44 : 352,895.29 = 141,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,719.44/352,895.29 = 141,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,719.44x = 352,895.29 × 141,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,719.44x = 49,759,003,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759,003,084.75/255,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,584.36

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