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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,177.27, 352,158.44 and 142,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,177.27, 352,158.44 and 142,002.45 is: 195,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,177.27 : 352,158.44 = 142,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,177.27/352,158.44 = 142,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,177.27x = 352,158.44 × 142,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,177.27x = 50,007,360,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,007,360,558.17/255,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,971.06

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