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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,957.30, 353,218.68 and 141,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,957.30, 353,218.68 and 141,237 is: 194,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,957.30 : 353,218.68 = 141,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,957.30/353,218.68 = 141,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,957.30x = 353,218.68 × 141,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,957.30x = 49,887,546,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887,546,707.16/255,957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,905.74

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