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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,151.64, 353,508.66 and 141,452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,151.64, 353,508.66 and 141,452.13 is: 195,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,151.64 : 353,508.66 = 141,452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,151.64/353,508.66 = 141,452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,151.64x = 353,508.66 × 141,452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,151.64x = 50,004,552,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004,552,930.45/256,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,214.65

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