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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,987.68, 354,637.47 and 142,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,987.68, 354,637.47 and 142,259.68 is: 196,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,987.68 : 354,637.47 = 142,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,987.68/354,637.47 = 142,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,987.68x = 354,637.47 × 142,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,987.68x = 50,450,612,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,450,612,998.21/256,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,315.30

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