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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,831.12, 353,049.24 and 141,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,831.12, 353,049.24 and 141,114.18 is: 194,738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,831.12 : 353,049.24 = 141,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,831.12/353,049.24 = 141,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,831.12x = 353,049.24 × 141,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,831.12x = 49,820,254,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,820,254,002.22/255,831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,738.83

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