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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,733.66, 354,265.19 and 141,994.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,733.66, 354,265.19 and 141,994.07 is: 195,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,733.66 : 354,265.19 = 141,994.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,733.66/354,265.19 = 141,994.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,733.66x = 354,265.19 × 141,994.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,733.66x = 50,303,556,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,556,187.42/256,733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,936.74

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