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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,433.35, 352,508.96 and 142,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,433.35, 352,508.96 and 142,256.10 is: 196,319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,433.35 : 352,508.96 = 142,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,433.35/352,508.96 = 142,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,433.35x = 352,508.96 × 142,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,433.35x = 50,146,549,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146,549,864.66/255,433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,319.51

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