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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,830.92, 354,419.84 and 142,106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,830.92, 354,419.84 and 142,106.57 is: 196,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,830.92 : 354,419.84 = 142,106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,830.92/354,419.84 = 142,106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,830.92x = 354,419.84 × 142,106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,830.92x = 50,365,387,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,365,387,802.35/256,830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,103.29

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