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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,377.81, 353,808.51 and 141,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,377.81, 353,808.51 and 141,663.87 is: 195,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,377.81 : 353,808.51 = 141,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,377.81/353,808.51 = 141,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,377.81x = 353,808.51 × 141,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,377.81x = 50,121,882,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,121,882,765.53/256,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,500.09

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