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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,214.04, 352,195.37 and 142,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,214.04, 352,195.37 and 142,063.52 is: 196,047.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,214.04 : 352,195.37 = 142,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,214.04/352,195.37 = 142,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,214.04x = 352,195.37 × 142,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,214.04x = 50,034,111,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034,111,518.61/255,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,047.65

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