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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,742.19, 354,276.99 and 142,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,742.19, 354,276.99 and 142,002.59 is: 195,948.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,742.19 : 354,276.99 = 142,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,742.19/354,276.99 = 142,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,742.19x = 354,276.99 × 142,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,742.19x = 50,308,248,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308,248,386.02/256,742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,948.51

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