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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,235.81, 354,987.89 and 142,516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,235.81, 354,987.89 and 142,516.86 is: 196,674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,235.81 : 354,987.89 = 142,516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,235.81/354,987.89 = 142,516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,235.81x = 354,987.89 × 142,516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,235.81x = 50,591,759,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,591,759,420.83/257,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,674.64

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