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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,540.40, 352,653.06 and 142,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,540.40, 352,653.06 and 142,370.44 is: 196,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,540.40 : 352,653.06 = 142,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,540.40/352,653.06 = 142,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,540.40x = 352,653.06 × 142,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,540.40x = 50,207,371,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,207,371,319.55/255,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,475.28

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