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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,444.77, 353,882.89 and 141,727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,444.77, 353,882.89 and 141,727.71 is: 195,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,444.77 : 353,882.89 = 141,727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,444.77/353,882.89 = 141,727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,444.77x = 353,882.89 × 141,727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,444.77x = 50,155,011,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155,011,607.88/256,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,578.22

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