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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,241.08, 352,226.70 and 142,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,241.08, 352,226.70 and 142,061.40 is: 196,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,241.08 : 352,226.70 = 142,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,241.08/352,226.70 = 142,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,241.08x = 352,226.70 × 142,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,241.08x = 50,037,818,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037,818,119.38/255,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,041.40

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