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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,777.96, 352,967.73 and 141,053.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,777.96, 352,967.73 and 141,053.33 is: 194,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,777.96 : 352,967.73 = 141,053.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,777.96/352,967.73 = 141,053.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,777.96x = 352,967.73 × 141,053.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,777.96x = 49,787,274,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,787,274,845.94/255,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,650.37

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