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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,245.78, 353,632.60 and 143,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,245.78, 353,632.60 and 143,061.78 is: 197,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,245.78 : 353,632.60 = 143,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,245.78/353,632.60 = 143,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,245.78x = 353,632.60 × 143,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,245.78x = 50,591,309,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,591,309,222.03/256,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,432.75

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