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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,444.09, 352,523.73 and 142,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,444.09, 352,523.73 and 142,266.84 is: 196,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,444.09 : 352,523.73 = 142,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,444.09/352,523.73 = 142,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,444.09x = 352,523.73 × 142,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,444.09x = 50,152,437,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,437,092.11/255,444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,334.30

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