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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,749.56, 352,955.40 and 141,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,749.56, 352,955.40 and 141,050.64 is: 194,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,749.56 : 352,955.40 = 141,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,749.56/352,955.40 = 141,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,749.56x = 352,955.40 × 141,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,749.56x = 49,784,585,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,585,061.46/255,749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,661.47

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