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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,969.18, 353,236.95 and 142,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,969.18, 353,236.95 and 142,785.18 is: 197,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,969.18 : 353,236.95 = 142,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,969.18/353,236.95 = 142,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,969.18x = 353,236.95 × 142,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,969.18x = 50,437,001,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,437,001,488.40/255,969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,043.26

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