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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,735.03, 354,267.07 and 141,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,735.03, 354,267.07 and 141,995.44 is: 195,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,735.03 : 354,267.07 = 141,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,735.03/354,267.07 = 141,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,735.03x = 354,267.07 × 141,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,735.03x = 50,304,308,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304,308,482.16/256,735.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,938.62

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