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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.14, 352,277.49 and 142,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.14, 352,277.49 and 142,095.06 is: 196,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.14 : 352,277.49 = 142,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.14/352,277.49 = 142,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.14x = 352,277.49 × 142,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.14x = 50,056,891,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056,891,078.20/255,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,097.64

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