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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,254.12, 352,250.70 and 142,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,254.12, 352,250.70 and 142,074.44 is: 196,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,254.12 : 352,250.70 = 142,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,254.12/352,250.70 = 142,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,254.12x = 352,250.70 × 142,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,254.12x = 50,045,820,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045,820,942.11/255,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,062.74

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