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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,486.66, 352,582.47 and 142,309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,486.66, 352,582.47 and 142,309.38 is: 196,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,486.66 : 352,582.47 = 142,309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,486.66/352,582.47 = 142,309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,486.66x = 352,582.47 × 142,309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,486.66x = 50,175,792,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,175,792,704.57/255,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,393.00

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