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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,553.64, 354,013.34 and 141,816.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,553.64, 354,013.34 and 141,816.78 is: 195,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,553.64 : 354,013.34 = 141,816.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,553.64/354,013.34 = 141,816.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,553.64x = 354,013.34 × 141,816.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,553.64x = 50,205,031,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,031,955.85/256,553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,690.20

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