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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,355.88, 352,393.56 and 142,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,355.88, 352,393.56 and 142,181.06 is: 196,211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,355.88 : 352,393.56 = 142,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,355.88/352,393.56 = 142,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,355.88x = 352,393.56 × 142,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,355.88x = 50,103,688,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103,688,136.01/255,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,211.22

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