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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,669.74, 352,836.25 and 142,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,669.74, 352,836.25 and 142,493.30 is: 196,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,669.74 : 352,836.25 = 142,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,669.74/352,836.25 = 142,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,669.74x = 352,836.25 × 142,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,669.74x = 50,276,801,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276,801,622.13/255,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,647.45

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