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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,248.64, 352,243.11 and 142,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,248.64, 352,243.11 and 142,068.96 is: 196,055.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,248.64 : 352,243.11 = 142,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,248.64/352,243.11 = 142,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,248.64x = 352,243.11 × 142,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,248.64x = 50,042,812,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042,812,304.87/255,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,055.16

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