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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,978.74, 354,626.36 and 142,254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,978.74, 354,626.36 and 142,254.95 is: 196,309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,978.74 : 354,626.36 = 142,254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,978.74/354,626.36 = 142,254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,978.74x = 354,626.36 × 142,254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,978.74x = 50,447,356,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,447,356,677.53/256,978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,309.46

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