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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,769.03, 352,956.59 and 141,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,769.03, 352,956.59 and 141,058.26 is: 194,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,769.03 : 352,956.59 = 141,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,769.03/352,956.59 = 141,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,769.03x = 352,956.59 × 141,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,769.03x = 49,787,442,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787,442,264.61/255,769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,657.83

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