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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,452.64, 352,535.58 and 142,275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,452.64, 352,535.58 and 142,275.39 is: 196,346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,452.64 : 352,535.58 = 142,275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,452.64/352,535.58 = 142,275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,452.64x = 352,535.58 × 142,275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,452.64x = 50,157,137,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,157,137,133.38/255,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,346.13

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