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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,924.69, 353,177.30 and 141,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,924.69, 353,177.30 and 141,203.33 is: 194,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,924.69 : 353,177.30 = 141,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,924.69/353,177.30 = 141,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,924.69x = 353,177.30 × 141,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,924.69x = 49,869,810,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,869,810,840.41/255,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,861.27

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