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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,451.58, 352,534.08 and 142,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,451.58, 352,534.08 and 142,274.34 is: 196,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,451.58 : 352,534.08 = 142,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,451.58/352,534.08 = 142,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,451.58x = 352,534.08 × 142,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,451.58x = 50,156,553,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156,553,559.51/255,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,344.66

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