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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,791.94, 354,383.32 and 142,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,791.94, 354,383.32 and 142,068.60 is: 196,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,791.94 : 354,383.32 = 142,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,791.94/354,383.32 = 142,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,791.94x = 354,383.32 × 142,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,791.94x = 50,346,742,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,346,742,135.75/256,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,060.45

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