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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,791.95, 354,383.33 and 142,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,791.95, 354,383.33 and 142,068.61 is: 196,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,791.95 : 354,383.33 = 142,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,791.95/354,383.33 = 142,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,791.95x = 354,383.33 × 142,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,791.95x = 50,346,747,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,346,747,100.27/256,791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,060.46

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