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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,533.32, 354,010.78 and 141,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,533.32, 354,010.78 and 141,816.80 is: 195,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,533.32 : 354,010.78 = 141,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,533.32/354,010.78 = 141,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,533.32x = 354,010.78 × 141,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,533.32x = 50,204,675,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204,675,985.10/256,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,704.31

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