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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,071.43, 351,998.91 and 141,894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,071.43, 351,998.91 and 141,894.18 is: 195,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,071.43 : 351,998.91 = 141,894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,071.43/351,998.91 = 141,894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,071.43x = 351,998.91 × 141,894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,071.43x = 49,946,596,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,946,596,695.34/255,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,814.16

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