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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,441.94, 352,520.81 and 142,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,441.94, 352,520.81 and 142,264.69 is: 196,331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,441.94 : 352,520.81 = 142,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,441.94/352,520.81 = 142,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,441.94x = 352,520.81 × 142,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,441.94x = 50,151,262,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,151,262,694.07/255,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,331.36

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