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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,793.72, 354,385.76 and 142,070.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,793.72, 354,385.76 and 142,070.37 is: 196,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,793.72 : 354,385.76 = 142,070.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,793.72/354,385.76 = 142,070.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,793.72x = 354,385.76 × 142,070.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,793.72x = 50,347,715,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,347,715,335.58/256,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,062.88

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