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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,612.28, 354,110.60 and 141,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,612.28, 354,110.60 and 141,884.28 is: 195,792.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,612.28 : 354,110.60 = 141,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,612.28/354,110.60 = 141,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,612.28x = 354,110.60 × 141,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,612.28x = 50,242,727,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,242,727,876.08/256,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,792.38

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