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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,217.04, 352,199.50 and 142,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,217.04, 352,199.50 and 142,066.52 is: 196,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,217.04 : 352,199.50 = 142,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,217.04/352,199.50 = 142,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,217.04x = 352,199.50 × 142,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,217.04x = 50,035,757,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035,757,310.74/255,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,051.79

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