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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,349, 352,388.10 and 142,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,349, 352,388.10 and 142,169.32 is: 196,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,349 : 352,388.10 = 142,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,349/352,388.10 = 142,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,349x = 352,388.10 × 142,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,349x = 50,098,776,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098,776,553.09/255,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,197.27

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