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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,264.68, 352,261.77 and 142,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,264.68, 352,261.77 and 142,087.52 is: 196,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,264.68 : 352,261.77 = 142,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,264.68/352,261.77 = 142,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,264.68x = 352,261.77 × 142,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,264.68x = 50,052,001,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,001,290.11/255,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,078.84

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