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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,113.64, 352,056.82 and 141,936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,113.64, 352,056.82 and 141,936.36 is: 195,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,113.64 : 352,056.82 = 141,936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,113.64/352,056.82 = 141,936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,113.64x = 352,056.82 × 141,936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,113.64x = 49,969,663,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,969,663,543.98/255,113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,872.18

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