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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,946.01, 354,577.77 and 142,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,946.01, 354,577.77 and 142,229.34 is: 196,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,946.01 : 354,577.77 = 142,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,946.01/354,577.77 = 142,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,946.01x = 354,577.77 × 142,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,946.01x = 50,431,362,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,431,362,205.77/256,946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,272.21

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