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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,447.59, 352,528.56 and 142,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,447.59, 352,528.56 and 142,270.34 is: 196,339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,447.59 : 352,528.56 = 142,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,447.59/352,528.56 = 142,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,447.59x = 352,528.56 × 142,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,447.59x = 50,154,356,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,154,356,328.27/255,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,339.13

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