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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,987.15, 354,651.75 and 140,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,987.15, 354,651.75 and 140,708.75 is: 194,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,987.15 : 354,651.75 = 140,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,987.15/354,651.75 = 140,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,987.15x = 354,651.75 × 140,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,987.15x = 49,902,602,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,902,602,654.55/256,987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,183.26

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