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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,095,412.81, 352,009,212.93 and 142,056,364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,095,412.81, 352,009,212.93 and 142,056,364.83 is: 196,025,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,095,412.81 : 352,009,212.93 = 142,056,364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,095,412.81/352,009,212.93 = 142,056,364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,095,412.81x = 352,009,212.93 × 142,056,364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,095,412.81x = 50,005,149,175,505,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,005,149,175,505,240/255,095,412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,025,277.85

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