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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,467.40, 352,551.24 and 142,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,467.40, 352,551.24 and 142,292.04 is: 196,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,467.40 : 352,551.24 = 142,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,467.40/352,551.24 = 142,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,467.40x = 352,551.24 × 142,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,467.40x = 50,165,235,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,165,235,144.13/255,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,366.48

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