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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,027.04, 351,936.38 and 141,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,027.04, 351,936.38 and 141,849.80 is: 195,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,027.04 : 351,936.38 = 141,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,027.04/351,936.38 = 141,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,027.04x = 351,936.38 × 141,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,027.04x = 49,922,105,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,922,105,115.72/255,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,752.20

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