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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,266.64, 352,279.56 and 142,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,266.64, 352,279.56 and 142,096.56 is: 196,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,266.64 : 352,279.56 = 142,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,266.64/352,279.56 = 142,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,266.64x = 352,279.56 × 142,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,266.64x = 50,057,713,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,057,713,634.31/255,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,099.71

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