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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,597.18, 354,089.83 and 141,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,597.18, 354,089.83 and 141,869.19 is: 195,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,597.18 : 354,089.83 = 141,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,597.18/354,089.83 = 141,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,597.18x = 354,089.83 × 141,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,597.18x = 50,234,437,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234,437,369.34/256,597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,771.59

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