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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,972.88, 353,252.28 and 142,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,972.88, 353,252.28 and 142,817.68 is: 197,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,972.88 : 353,252.28 = 142,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,972.88/353,252.28 = 142,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,972.88x = 353,252.28 × 142,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,972.88x = 50,450,671,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,450,671,084.31/255,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,093.81

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