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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,297.73, 353,689.44 and 141,584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,297.73, 353,689.44 and 141,584.24 is: 195,385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,297.73 : 353,689.44 = 141,584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,297.73/353,689.44 = 141,584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,297.73x = 353,689.44 × 141,584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,297.73x = 50,076,848,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076,848,789.98/256,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,385.46

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