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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,764.97, 352,947.53 and 141,048.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,764.97, 352,947.53 and 141,048.42 is: 194,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,764.97 : 352,947.53 = 141,048.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,764.97/352,947.53 = 141,048.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,764.97x = 352,947.53 × 141,048.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,764.97x = 49,782,690,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,782,690,744.16/255,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,642.33

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