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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,458.58, 352,543.74 and 142,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,458.58, 352,543.74 and 142,281.34 is: 196,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,458.58 : 352,543.74 = 142,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,458.58/352,543.74 = 142,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,458.58x = 352,543.74 × 142,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,458.58x = 50,160,395,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160,395,735.81/255,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,354.32

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