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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,534.46, 354,018.04 and 143,357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,534.46, 354,018.04 and 143,357.21 is: 197,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,534.46 : 354,018.04 = 143,357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,534.46/354,018.04 = 143,357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,534.46x = 354,018.04 × 143,357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,534.46x = 50,751,037,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751,037,787.28/256,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,833.22

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