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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,292.78, 353,682.63 and 141,579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,292.78, 353,682.63 and 141,579.32 is: 195,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,292.78 : 353,682.63 = 141,579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,292.78/353,682.63 = 141,579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,292.78x = 353,682.63 × 141,579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,292.78x = 50,074,146,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074,146,251.21/256,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,378.68

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