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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,733.87, 354,265.47 and 141,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,733.87, 354,265.47 and 141,994.28 is: 195,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,733.87 : 354,265.47 = 141,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,733.87/354,265.47 = 141,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,733.87x = 354,265.47 × 141,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,733.87x = 50,303,670,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,670,341.51/256,733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,937.02

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