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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,203.40, 352,177.23 and 142,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,203.40, 352,177.23 and 142,026.15 is: 195,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,203.40 : 352,177.23 = 142,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,203.40/352,177.23 = 142,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,203.40x = 352,177.23 × 142,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,203.40x = 50,018,376,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018,376,094.56/255,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,994.16

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