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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,149.01, 352,105.65 and 141,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,149.01, 352,105.65 and 141,971.76 is: 195,921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,149.01 : 352,105.65 = 141,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,149.01/352,105.65 = 141,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,149.01x = 352,105.65 × 141,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,149.01x = 49,989,058,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989,058,836.44/255,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,921.04

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