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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,442.46, 352,510.58 and 142,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,442.46, 352,510.58 and 142,265.22 is: 196,326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,442.46 : 352,510.58 = 142,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,442.46/352,510.58 = 142,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,442.46x = 352,510.58 × 142,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,442.46x = 50,149,995,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149,995,216.03/255,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,326.00

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