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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,035.08, 351,947.40 and 141,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,035.08, 351,947.40 and 141,857.84 is: 195,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,035.08 : 351,947.40 = 141,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,035.08/351,947.40 = 141,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,035.08x = 351,947.40 × 141,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,035.08x = 49,926,497,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926,497,957.62/255,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,763.26

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