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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,613.28, 354,111.98 and 141,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,613.28, 354,111.98 and 141,885.28 is: 195,793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,613.28 : 354,111.98 = 141,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,613.28/354,111.98 = 141,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,613.28x = 354,111.98 × 141,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,613.28x = 50,243,277,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243,277,433.65/256,613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,793.75

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