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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,206.40, 352,181.37 and 142,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,206.40, 352,181.37 and 142,029.15 is: 195,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,206.40 : 352,181.37 = 142,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,206.40/352,181.37 = 142,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,206.40x = 352,181.37 × 142,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,206.40x = 50,020,020,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,020,020,626.94/255,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,998.30

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