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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,780.80, 352,983.71 and 141,061.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,780.80, 352,983.71 and 141,061.11 is: 194,667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,780.80 : 352,983.71 = 141,061.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,780.80/352,983.71 = 141,061.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,780.80x = 352,983.71 × 141,061.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,780.80x = 49,792,273,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,792,273,944.52/255,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,667.75

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