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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,737.08, 354,269.90 and 141,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,737.08, 354,269.90 and 141,997.50 is: 195,941.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,737.08 : 354,269.90 = 141,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,737.08/354,269.90 = 141,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,737.08x = 354,269.90 × 141,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,737.08x = 50,305,440,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,305,440,480.24/256,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,941.47

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