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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,926.84, 353,176.58 and 141,206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,926.84, 353,176.58 and 141,206.41 is: 194,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,926.84 : 353,176.58 = 141,206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,926.84/353,176.58 = 141,206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,926.84x = 353,176.58 × 141,206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,926.84x = 49,870,796,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,870,796,427.95/255,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,863.48

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