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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,737, 354,269.82 and 141,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,737, 354,269.82 and 141,997.44 is: 195,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,737 : 354,269.82 = 141,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,737/354,269.82 = 141,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,737x = 354,269.82 × 141,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,737x = 50,305,407,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,305,407,509.26/256,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,941.40

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