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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,877, 353,109.26 and 141,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,877, 353,109.26 and 141,162.80 is: 194,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,877 : 353,109.26 = 141,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,877/353,109.26 = 141,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,877x = 353,109.26 × 141,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,877x = 49,845,891,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,845,891,847.53/255,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,804.11

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