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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,006.13, 353,285.96 and 141,285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,006.13, 353,285.96 and 141,285.83 is: 194,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,006.13 : 353,285.96 = 141,285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,006.13/353,285.96 = 141,285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,006.13x = 353,285.96 × 141,285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,006.13x = 49,914,297,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914,297,613.09/256,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,973.06

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