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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,535.02, 353,978.67 and 143,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,535.02, 353,978.67 and 143,335.90 is: 197,781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,535.02 : 353,978.67 = 143,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,535.02/353,978.67 = 143,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,535.02x = 353,978.67 × 143,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,535.02x = 50,737,851,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737,851,245.25/256,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,781.38

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