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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,046.67, 353,302.16 and 142,869.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,046.67, 353,302.16 and 142,869.15 is: 197,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,046.67 : 353,302.16 = 142,869.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,046.67/353,302.16 = 142,869.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,046.67x = 353,302.16 × 142,869.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,046.67x = 50,475,978,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,475,978,578.02/256,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,135.85

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