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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,451.08, 352,533.39 and 142,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,451.08, 352,533.39 and 142,273.84 is: 196,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,451.08 : 352,533.39 = 142,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,451.08/352,533.39 = 142,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,451.08x = 352,533.39 × 142,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,451.08x = 50,156,279,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156,279,123.52/255,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,343.97

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