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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,300.42, 382,493.79 and 142,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,300.42, 382,493.79 and 142,849.74 is: 214,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,300.42 : 382,493.79 = 142,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,300.42/382,493.79 = 142,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,300.42x = 382,493.79 × 142,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,300.42x = 54,639,138,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,138,453.11/255,300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,018.99

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