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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,914.92, 353,163.08 and 142,744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,914.92, 353,163.08 and 142,744.96 is: 196,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,914.92 : 353,163.08 = 142,744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,914.92/353,163.08 = 142,744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,914.92x = 353,163.08 × 142,744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,914.92x = 50,412,249,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,249,728.08/255,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,988.32

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