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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,534.02, 353,977.29 and 143,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,534.02, 353,977.29 and 143,334.90 is: 197,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,534.02 : 353,977.29 = 143,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,534.02/353,977.29 = 143,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,534.02x = 353,977.29 × 143,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,534.02x = 50,737,299,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,299,464.42/256,534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,780.00

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