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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,786.18, 352,987.56 and 141,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,786.18, 352,987.56 and 141,068.94 is: 194,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,786.18 : 352,987.56 = 141,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,786.18/352,987.56 = 141,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,786.18x = 352,987.56 × 141,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,786.18x = 49,795,580,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795,580,922.39/255,786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,676.59

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