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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,232.08, 352,214.28 and 142,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,232.08, 352,214.28 and 142,052.40 is: 196,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,232.08 : 352,214.28 = 142,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,232.08/352,214.28 = 142,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,232.08x = 352,214.28 × 142,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,232.08x = 50,032,883,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,883,788.27/255,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,028.98

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