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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,734.53, 354,266.38 and 141,994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,734.53, 354,266.38 and 141,994.94 is: 195,937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,734.53 : 354,266.38 = 141,994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,734.53/354,266.38 = 141,994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,734.53x = 354,266.38 × 141,994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,734.53x = 50,304,033,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304,033,372.12/256,734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,937.93

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