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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,847.76, 354,450.34 and 142,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,847.76, 354,450.34 and 142,131.24 is: 196,141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,847.76 : 354,450.34 = 142,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,847.76/354,450.34 = 142,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,847.76x = 354,450.34 × 142,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,847.76x = 50,378,465,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378,465,987.29/256,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,141.35

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