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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,646.15, 354,161.52 and 141,917.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,646.15, 354,161.52 and 141,917.34 is: 195,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,646.15 : 354,161.52 = 141,917.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,646.15/354,161.52 = 141,917.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,646.15x = 354,161.52 × 141,917.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,646.15x = 50,261,660,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261,660,848.76/256,646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,840.31

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