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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,769.06, 352,956.63 and 141,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,769.06, 352,956.63 and 141,058.29 is: 194,657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,769.06 : 352,956.63 = 141,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,769.06/352,956.63 = 141,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,769.06x = 352,956.63 × 141,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,769.06x = 49,787,458,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787,458,671.96/255,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,657.86

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