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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,758.66, 352,938.83 and 141,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,758.66, 352,938.83 and 141,042.14 is: 194,633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,758.66 : 352,938.83 = 141,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,758.66/352,938.83 = 141,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,758.66x = 352,938.83 × 141,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,758.66x = 49,779,246,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,246,278.71/255,758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,633.67

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