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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,518.81, 353,997.14 and 140,234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,518.81, 353,997.14 and 140,234.67 is: 193,524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,518.81 : 353,997.14 = 140,234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,518.81/353,997.14 = 140,234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,518.81x = 353,997.14 × 140,234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,518.81x = 49,642,671,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642,671,407.67/256,518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,524.49

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