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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,827.89, 354,415.66 and 142,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,827.89, 354,415.66 and 142,103.54 is: 196,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,827.89 : 354,415.66 = 142,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,827.89/354,415.66 = 142,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,827.89x = 354,415.66 × 142,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,827.89x = 50,363,719,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,363,719,917.44/256,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,099.11

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