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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,827.98, 354,433.02 and 142,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,827.98, 354,433.02 and 142,104.62 is: 196,110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,827.98 : 354,433.02 = 142,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,827.98/354,433.02 = 142,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,827.98x = 354,433.02 × 142,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,827.98x = 50,366,569,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,366,569,622.55/256,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,110.13

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