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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,779.80, 352,982.33 and 141,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,779.80, 352,982.33 and 141,060.11 is: 194,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,779.80 : 352,982.33 = 141,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,779.80/352,982.33 = 141,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,779.80x = 352,982.33 × 141,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,779.80x = 49,791,723,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791,723,827.64/255,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,666.37

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