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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,748.51, 352,935.66 and 141,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,748.51, 352,935.66 and 141,027.49 is: 194,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,748.51 : 352,935.66 = 141,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,748.51/352,935.66 = 141,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,748.51x = 352,935.66 × 141,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,748.51x = 49,773,630,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,630,261.29/255,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,619.43

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