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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,044.24, 353,341.44 and 142,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,044.24, 353,341.44 and 142,867.26 is: 197,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,044.24 : 353,341.44 = 142,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,044.24/353,341.44 = 142,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,044.24x = 353,341.44 × 142,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,044.24x = 50,480,923,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,480,923,377.25/256,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,157.04

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