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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,438.38, 352,515.90 and 142,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,438.38, 352,515.90 and 142,261.13 is: 196,326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,438.38 : 352,515.90 = 142,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,438.38/352,515.90 = 142,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,438.38x = 352,515.90 × 142,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,438.38x = 50,149,308,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149,308,514.39/255,438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,326.45

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