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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,615.02, 354,114.40 and 141,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,615.02, 354,114.40 and 141,887.04 is: 195,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,615.02 : 354,114.40 = 141,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,615.02/354,114.40 = 141,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,615.02x = 354,114.40 × 141,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,615.02x = 50,244,244,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244,244,037.38/256,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,796.19

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