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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,439.46, 352,506.45 and 142,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,439.46, 352,506.45 and 142,262.21 is: 196,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,439.46 : 352,506.45 = 142,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,439.46/352,506.45 = 142,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,439.46x = 352,506.45 × 142,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,439.46x = 50,148,346,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,148,346,616.25/255,439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,321.85

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