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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,300.76, 352,314.90 and 142,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,300.76, 352,314.90 and 142,150.24 is: 196,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,300.76 : 352,314.90 = 142,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,300.76/352,314.90 = 142,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,300.76x = 352,314.90 × 142,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,300.76x = 50,081,647,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,081,647,590.58/255,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,167.25

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