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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,251.94, 353,649.56 and 143,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,251.94, 353,649.56 and 143,096.56 is: 197,485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,251.94 : 353,649.56 = 143,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,251.94/353,649.56 = 143,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,251.94x = 353,649.56 × 143,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,251.94x = 50,606,033,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,606,033,881.91/256,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,485.47

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