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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,218.58, 352,195.65 and 142,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,218.58, 352,195.65 and 142,038.90 is: 196,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,218.58 : 352,195.65 = 142,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,218.58/352,195.65 = 142,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,218.58x = 352,195.65 × 142,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,218.58x = 50,025,482,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025,482,710.79/255,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,010.35

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