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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,290.78, 353,679.87 and 141,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,290.78, 353,679.87 and 141,577.32 is: 195,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,290.78 : 353,679.87 = 141,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,290.78/353,679.87 = 141,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,290.78x = 353,679.87 × 141,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,290.78x = 50,073,048,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073,048,132.55/256,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,375.92

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