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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,606.73, 354,102.98 and 141,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,606.73, 354,102.98 and 141,878.48 is: 195,784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,606.73 : 354,102.98 = 141,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,606.73/354,102.98 = 141,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,606.73x = 354,102.98 × 141,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,606.73x = 50,239,590,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,239,590,085.96/256,606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,784.39

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