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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,598.94, 354,092.24 and 141,870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,598.94, 354,092.24 and 141,870.95 is: 195,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,598.94 : 354,092.24 = 141,870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,598.94/354,092.24 = 141,870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,598.94x = 354,092.24 × 141,870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,598.94x = 50,235,399,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,235,399,996.61/256,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,774.00

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