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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,826.89, 354,414.28 and 142,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,826.89, 354,414.28 and 142,102.54 is: 196,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,826.89 : 354,414.28 = 142,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,826.89/354,414.28 = 142,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,826.89x = 354,414.28 × 142,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,826.89x = 50,363,169,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,363,169,400.27/256,826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,097.73

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