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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,526.32, 354,005.76 and 143,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,526.32, 354,005.76 and 143,349.08 is: 197,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,526.32 : 354,005.76 = 143,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,526.32/354,005.76 = 143,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,526.32x = 354,005.76 × 143,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,526.32x = 50,746,400,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,746,400,010.70/256,526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,821.42

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