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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,904.42, 353,148.58 and 142,734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,904.42, 353,148.58 and 142,734.46 is: 196,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,904.42 : 353,148.58 = 142,734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,904.42/353,148.58 = 142,734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,904.42x = 353,148.58 × 142,734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,904.42x = 50,406,471,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,406,471,866.07/255,904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,973.82

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