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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,296.02, 352,308.38 and 142,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,296.02, 352,308.38 and 142,145.50 is: 196,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,296.02 : 352,308.38 = 142,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,296.02/352,308.38 = 142,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,296.02x = 352,308.38 × 142,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,296.02x = 50,079,050,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,050,829.29/255,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,160.72

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