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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.68, 352,263.15 and 142,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.68, 352,263.15 and 142,088.52 is: 196,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.68 : 352,263.15 = 142,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.68/352,263.15 = 142,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.68x = 352,263.15 × 142,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.68x = 50,052,549,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052,549,634.04/255,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,080.22

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