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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,848.88, 353,072.82 and 141,131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,848.88, 353,072.82 and 141,131.54 is: 194,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,848.88 : 353,072.82 = 141,131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,848.88/353,072.82 = 141,131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,848.88x = 353,072.82 × 141,131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,848.88x = 49,829,710,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,829,710,818.74/255,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,762.28

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