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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,991.35, 353,265.60 and 141,271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,991.35, 353,265.60 and 141,271.05 is: 194,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,991.35 : 353,265.60 = 141,271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,991.35/353,265.60 = 141,271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,991.35x = 353,265.60 × 141,271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,991.35x = 49,906,202,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906,202,240.88/255,991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,952.69

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