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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,637.78, 354,162.42 and 141,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,637.78, 354,162.42 and 141,924.14 is: 195,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,637.78 : 354,162.42 = 141,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,637.78/354,162.42 = 141,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,637.78x = 354,162.42 × 141,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,637.78x = 50,264,196,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264,196,436.12/256,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,856.58

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