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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,053.04, 351,963.72 and 141,873.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,053.04, 351,963.72 and 141,873.36 is: 195,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,053.04 : 351,963.72 = 141,873.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,053.04/351,963.72 = 141,873.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,053.04x = 351,963.72 × 141,873.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,053.04x = 49,934,275,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,934,275,554.50/255,053.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,779.97

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