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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,078.26, 352,007.73 and 141,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,078.26, 352,007.73 and 141,898.58 is: 195,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,078.26 : 352,007.73 = 141,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,078.26/352,007.73 = 141,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,078.26x = 352,007.73 × 141,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,078.26x = 49,949,397,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949,397,036.02/255,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,819.89

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