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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,034.08, 351,946.02 and 141,856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,034.08, 351,946.02 and 141,856.84 is: 195,761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,034.08 : 351,946.02 = 141,856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,034.08/351,946.02 = 141,856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,034.08x = 351,946.02 × 141,856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,034.08x = 49,925,950,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925,950,247.78/255,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,761.88

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