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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,770.23, 352,955.20 and 141,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,770.23, 352,955.20 and 141,048.82 is: 194,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,770.23 : 352,955.20 = 141,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,770.23/352,955.20 = 141,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,770.23x = 352,955.20 × 141,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,770.23x = 49,783,914,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,783,914,472.86/255,770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,643.12

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