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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,415.26, 352,447.83 and 142,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,415.26, 352,447.83 and 142,248.54 is: 196,288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,415.26 : 352,447.83 = 142,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,415.26/352,447.83 = 142,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,415.26x = 352,447.83 × 142,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,415.26x = 50,135,189,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,189,243.67/255,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,288.93

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