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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,413.76, 352,445.76 and 142,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,413.76, 352,445.76 and 142,247.04 is: 196,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,413.76 : 352,445.76 = 142,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,413.76/352,445.76 = 142,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,413.76x = 352,445.76 × 142,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,413.76x = 50,134,366,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,134,366,120.55/255,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,286.86

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