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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,721.16, 352,897.96 and 141,000.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,721.16, 352,897.96 and 141,000.02 is: 194,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,721.16 : 352,897.96 = 141,000.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,721.16/352,897.96 = 141,000.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,721.16x = 352,897.96 × 141,000.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,721.16x = 49,758,619,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,758,619,417.96/255,721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,581.55

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