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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,975.88, 353,256.42 and 142,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,975.88, 353,256.42 and 142,820.68 is: 197,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,975.88 : 353,256.42 = 142,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,975.88/353,256.42 = 142,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,975.88x = 353,256.42 × 142,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,975.88x = 50,452,322,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452,322,118.77/255,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,097.95

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