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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,524.31, 352,630.84 and 142,354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,524.31, 352,630.84 and 142,354.35 is: 196,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,524.31 : 352,630.84 = 142,354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,524.31/352,630.84 = 142,354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,524.31x = 352,630.84 × 142,354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,524.31x = 50,198,532,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198,532,932.83/255,524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,453.06

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