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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,527.61, 354,005.49 and 143,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,527.61, 354,005.49 and 143,350.36 is: 197,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,527.61 : 354,005.49 = 143,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,527.61/354,005.49 = 143,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,527.61x = 354,005.49 × 143,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,527.61x = 50,746,814,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,746,814,433.48/256,527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,822.04

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