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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,535.22, 354,019.06 and 143,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,535.22, 354,019.06 and 143,357.96 is: 197,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,535.22 : 354,019.06 = 143,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,535.22/354,019.06 = 143,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,535.22x = 354,019.06 × 143,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,535.22x = 50,751,450,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751,450,242.72/256,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,834.24

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