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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,685.74, 352,846.71 and 142,506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,685.74, 352,846.71 and 142,506.06 is: 196,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,685.74 : 352,846.71 = 142,506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,685.74/352,846.71 = 142,506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,685.74x = 352,846.71 × 142,506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,685.74x = 50,282,794,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282,794,426.06/255,685.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,658.58

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