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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,130.82, 353,427.93 and 142,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,130.82, 353,427.93 and 142,958.34 is: 197,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,130.82 : 353,427.93 = 142,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,130.82/353,427.93 = 142,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,130.82x = 353,427.93 × 142,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,130.82x = 50,525,470,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,525,470,182.44/256,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,264.31

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