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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,026.04, 351,935 and 141,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,026.04, 351,935 and 141,848.80 is: 195,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,026.04 : 351,935 = 141,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,026.04/351,935 = 141,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,026.04x = 351,935 × 141,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,026.04x = 49,921,557,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,921,557,428.00/255,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,750.82

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