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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,921.18, 353,178.84 and 142,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,921.18, 353,178.84 and 142,741.50 is: 196,987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,921.18 : 353,178.84 = 142,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,921.18/353,178.84 = 142,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,921.18x = 353,178.84 × 142,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,921.18x = 50,413,277,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413,277,389.86/255,921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,987.52

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