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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,764.47, 352,946.83 and 141,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,764.47, 352,946.83 and 141,047.92 is: 194,641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,764.47 : 352,946.83 = 141,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,764.47/352,946.83 = 141,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,764.47x = 352,946.83 × 141,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,764.47x = 49,782,416,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,782,416,242.09/255,764.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,641.64

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