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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,245.12, 352,238.28 and 142,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,245.12, 352,238.28 and 142,065.44 is: 196,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,245.12 : 352,238.28 = 142,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,245.12/352,238.28 = 142,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,245.12x = 352,238.28 × 142,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,245.12x = 50,040,886,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,040,886,233.04/255,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,050.32

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