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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,689, 354,222.36 and 141,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,689, 354,222.36 and 141,965.82 is: 195,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,689 : 354,222.36 = 141,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,689/354,222.36 = 141,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,689x = 354,222.36 × 141,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,689x = 50,287,467,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,287,467,799.74/256,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,908.15

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