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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,926.52, 353,198.43 and 141,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,926.52, 353,198.43 and 141,227.96 is: 194,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,926.52 : 353,198.43 = 141,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,926.52/353,198.43 = 141,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,926.52x = 353,198.43 × 141,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,926.52x = 49,881,491,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881,491,978.11/255,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,905.52

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