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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,295.02, 352,307 and 142,144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,295.02, 352,307 and 142,144.50 is: 196,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,295.02 : 352,307 = 142,144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,295.02/352,307 = 142,144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,295.02x = 352,307 × 142,144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,295.02x = 50,078,502,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078,502,361.50/255,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,159.34

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