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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,057.54, 353,306.64 and 147,140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,057.54, 353,306.64 and 147,140.83 is: 203,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,057.54 : 353,306.64 = 147,140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,057.54/353,306.64 = 147,140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,057.54x = 353,306.64 × 147,140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,057.54x = 51,985,832,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,985,832,254.11/256,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,024.02

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