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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,059.21, 353,397.29 and 142,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,059.21, 353,397.29 and 142,889.25 is: 197,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,059.21 : 353,397.29 = 142,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,059.21/353,397.29 = 142,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,059.21x = 353,397.29 × 142,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,059.21x = 50,496,673,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,496,673,005.69/256,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,207.02

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