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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,615.65, 354,115.26 and 141,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,615.65, 354,115.26 and 141,887.66 is: 195,797.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,615.65 : 354,115.26 = 141,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,615.65/354,115.26 = 141,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,615.65x = 354,115.26 × 141,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,615.65x = 50,244,583,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244,583,841.12/256,615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,797.04

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