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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,511.34, 353,984.54 and 143,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,511.34, 353,984.54 and 143,334.08 is: 197,800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,511.34 : 353,984.54 = 143,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,511.34/353,984.54 = 143,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,511.34x = 353,984.54 × 143,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,511.34x = 50,738,048,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738,048,375.12/256,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,800.41

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