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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,538.41, 352,650.29 and 142,368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,538.41, 352,650.29 and 142,368.45 is: 196,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,538.41 : 352,650.29 = 142,368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,538.41/352,650.29 = 142,368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,538.41x = 352,650.29 × 142,368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,538.41x = 50,206,273,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,206,273,945.89/255,538.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,472.52

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