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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,055.04, 351,966.48 and 141,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,055.04, 351,966.48 and 141,875.36 is: 195,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,055.04 : 351,966.48 = 141,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,055.04/351,966.48 = 141,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,055.04x = 351,966.48 × 141,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,055.04x = 49,935,371,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935,371,057.93/255,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,782.73

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