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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,263.68, 352,260.39 and 142,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,263.68, 352,260.39 and 142,086.52 is: 196,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,263.68 : 352,260.39 = 142,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,263.68/352,260.39 = 142,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,263.68x = 352,260.39 × 142,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,263.68x = 50,051,452,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,051,452,948.94/255,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,077.46

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