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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,779.06, 352,981.29 and 141,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,779.06, 352,981.29 and 141,059.36 is: 194,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,779.06 : 352,981.29 = 141,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,779.06/352,981.29 = 141,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,779.06x = 352,981.29 × 141,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,779.06x = 49,791,313,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791,313,094.47/255,779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,665.33

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