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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,756.93, 352,936.48 and 141,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,756.93, 352,936.48 and 141,040.41 is: 194,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,756.93 : 352,936.48 = 141,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,756.93/352,936.48 = 141,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,756.93x = 352,936.48 × 141,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,756.93x = 49,778,305,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778,305,490.56/255,756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,631.31

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