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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,919.92, 353,169.96 and 142,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,919.92, 353,169.96 and 142,749.96 is: 196,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,919.92 : 353,169.96 = 142,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,919.92/353,169.96 = 142,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,919.92x = 353,169.96 × 142,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,919.92x = 50,414,997,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414,997,663.20/255,919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,995.21

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