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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,841.91, 353,067.48 and 141,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,841.91, 353,067.48 and 141,124.04 is: 194,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,841.91 : 353,067.48 = 141,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,841.91/353,067.48 = 141,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,841.91x = 353,067.48 × 141,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,841.91x = 49,826,307,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826,307,404.88/255,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,754.29

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