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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,340.92, 352,364.22 and 142,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,340.92, 352,364.22 and 142,161.24 is: 196,179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,340.92 : 352,364.22 = 142,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,340.92/352,364.22 = 142,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,340.92x = 352,364.22 × 142,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,340.92x = 50,092,534,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092,534,446.83/255,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,179.03

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