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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,278.94, 353,663.64 and 143,101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,278.94, 353,663.64 and 143,101.72 is: 197,479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,278.94 : 353,663.64 = 143,101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,278.94/353,663.64 = 143,101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,278.94x = 353,663.64 × 143,101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,278.94x = 50,609,875,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,609,875,185.46/256,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,479.65

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