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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,007.48, 353,291.34 and 142,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,007.48, 353,291.34 and 142,835 is: 197,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,007.48 : 353,291.34 = 142,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,007.48/353,291.34 = 142,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,007.48x = 353,291.34 × 142,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,007.48x = 50,462,368,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,462,368,548.90/256,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,112.87

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