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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,445.09, 352,525.11 and 142,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,445.09, 352,525.11 and 142,267.84 is: 196,335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,445.09 : 352,525.11 = 142,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,445.09/352,525.11 = 142,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,445.09x = 352,525.11 × 142,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,445.09x = 50,152,985,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,985,945.46/255,445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,335.68

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