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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,750.06, 354,423.33 and 199,406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,750.06, 354,423.33 and 199,406.98 is: 275,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,750.06 : 354,423.33 = 199,406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,750.06/354,423.33 = 199,406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,750.06x = 354,423.33 × 199,406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,750.06x = 70,674,485,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674,485,876.84/256,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,265.70

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