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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,438.96, 352,505.76 and 142,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,438.96, 352,505.76 and 142,261.71 is: 196,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,438.96 : 352,505.76 = 142,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,438.96/352,505.76 = 142,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,438.96x = 352,505.76 × 142,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,438.96x = 50,148,072,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,148,072,202.45/255,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,321.16

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