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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,039.06, 351,952.92 and 141,861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,039.06, 351,952.92 and 141,861.84 is: 195,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,039.06 : 351,952.92 = 141,861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,039.06/351,952.92 = 141,861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,039.06x = 351,952.92 × 141,861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,039.06x = 49,928,688,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,928,688,824.57/255,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,768.79

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