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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,415.76, 352,448.52 and 142,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,415.76, 352,448.52 and 142,249.04 is: 196,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,415.76 : 352,448.52 = 142,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,415.76/352,448.52 = 142,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,415.76x = 352,448.52 × 142,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,415.76x = 50,135,463,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,463,619.42/255,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,289.62

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