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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,548.08, 354,005.68 and 141,811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,548.08, 354,005.68 and 141,811.22 is: 195,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,548.08 : 354,005.68 = 141,811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,548.08/354,005.68 = 141,811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,548.08x = 354,005.68 × 141,811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,548.08x = 50,201,977,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201,977,367.73/256,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,682.53

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