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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,466.40, 352,549.86 and 142,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,466.40, 352,549.86 and 142,291.04 is: 196,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,466.40 : 352,549.86 = 142,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,466.40/352,549.86 = 142,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,466.40x = 352,549.86 × 142,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,466.40x = 50,164,686,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164,686,231.25/255,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,365.10

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