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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,614.28, 354,113.36 and 141,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,614.28, 354,113.36 and 141,886.28 is: 195,795.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,614.28 : 354,113.36 = 141,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,614.28/354,113.36 = 141,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,614.28x = 354,113.36 × 141,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,614.28x = 50,243,827,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,243,827,348.70/256,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,795.13

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