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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,216.04, 352,198.12 and 142,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,216.04, 352,198.12 and 142,065.52 is: 196,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,216.04 : 352,198.12 = 142,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,216.04/352,198.12 = 142,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,216.04x = 352,198.12 × 142,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,216.04x = 50,035,209,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035,209,060.82/255,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,050.41

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