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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,565.22, 354,058.29 and 141,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,565.22, 354,058.29 and 141,851.58 is: 195,754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,565.22 : 354,058.29 = 141,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,565.22/354,058.29 = 141,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,565.22x = 354,058.29 × 141,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,565.22x = 50,223,727,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223,727,848.60/256,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,754.23

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