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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,661.83, 352,815.08 and 142,491.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,661.83, 352,815.08 and 142,491.87 is: 196,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,661.83 : 352,815.08 = 142,491.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,661.83/352,815.08 = 142,491.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,661.83x = 352,815.08 × 142,491.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,661.83x = 50,273,279,800.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,279,800.94/255,661.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,639.76

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