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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,244.78, 353,631.22 and 143,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,244.78, 353,631.22 and 143,060.78 is: 197,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,244.78 : 353,631.22 = 143,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,244.78/353,631.22 = 143,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,244.78x = 353,631.22 × 143,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,244.78x = 50,590,758,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590,758,165.55/256,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,431.37

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