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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,758, 352,958.16 and 142,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,758, 352,958.16 and 142,580.72 is: 196,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,758 : 352,958.16 = 142,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,758/352,958.16 = 142,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,758x = 352,958.16 × 142,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,758x = 50,325,028,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325,028,582.68/255,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,768.15

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