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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,832.61, 354,767.66 and 197,140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,832.61, 354,767.66 and 197,140.87 is: 272,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,832.61 : 354,767.66 = 197,140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,832.61/354,767.66 = 197,140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,832.61x = 354,767.66 × 197,140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,832.61x = 69,939,205,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,939,205,140.26/256,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,314.35

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