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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,708.16, 352,881.90 and 142,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,708.16, 352,881.90 and 142,518.76 is: 196,678.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,708.16 : 352,881.90 = 142,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,708.16/352,881.90 = 142,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,708.16x = 352,881.90 × 142,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,708.16x = 50,292,290,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292,290,814.44/255,708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,678.47

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