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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,109.64, 352,051.30 and 141,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,109.64, 352,051.30 and 141,932.36 is: 195,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,109.64 : 352,051.30 = 141,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,109.64/352,051.30 = 141,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,109.64x = 352,051.30 × 141,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,109.64x = 49,967,471,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,967,471,850.07/255,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,866.66

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