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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,785.14, 352,989.70 and 141,065.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,785.14, 352,989.70 and 141,065.45 is: 194,673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,785.14 : 352,989.70 = 141,065.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,785.14/352,989.70 = 141,065.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,785.14x = 352,989.70 × 141,065.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,785.14x = 49,794,650,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,794,650,081.96/255,785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,673.74

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