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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,675.94, 352,844.88 and 142,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,675.94, 352,844.88 and 142,499.50 is: 196,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,675.94 : 352,844.88 = 142,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,675.94/352,844.88 = 142,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,675.94x = 352,844.88 × 142,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,675.94x = 50,280,218,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,280,218,977.56/255,675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,656.04

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