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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,666.93, 354,198.29 and 141,950.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,666.93, 354,198.29 and 141,950.41 is: 195,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,666.93 : 354,198.29 = 141,950.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,666.93/354,198.29 = 141,950.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,666.93x = 354,198.29 × 141,950.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,666.93x = 50,278,592,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278,592,486.80/256,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,890.42

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