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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,961.30, 353,224.20 and 141,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,961.30, 353,224.20 and 141,241 is: 194,911.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,961.30 : 353,224.20 = 141,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,961.30/353,224.20 = 141,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,961.30x = 353,224.20 × 141,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,961.30x = 49,889,739,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,889,739,232.20/255,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,911.26

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