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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,418.76, 352,452.66 and 142,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,418.76, 352,452.66 and 142,252.04 is: 196,293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,418.76 : 352,452.66 = 142,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,418.76/352,452.66 = 142,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,418.76x = 352,452.66 × 142,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,418.76x = 50,137,109,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,137,109,888.43/255,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,293.76

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