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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,614, 354,111.90 and 141,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,614, 354,111.90 and 141,885.74 is: 195,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,614 : 354,111.90 = 141,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,614/354,111.90 = 141,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,614x = 354,111.90 × 141,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,614x = 50,243,428,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243,428,974.31/256,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,793.80

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