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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,537.72, 354,015.93 and 143,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,537.72, 354,015.93 and 143,382.34 is: 197,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,537.72 : 354,015.93 = 143,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,537.72/354,015.93 = 143,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,537.72x = 354,015.93 × 143,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,537.72x = 50,759,632,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,759,632,440.68/256,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,864.21

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