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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,542, 354,021.36 and 143,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,542, 354,021.36 and 143,365.68 is: 197,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,542 : 354,021.36 = 143,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,542/354,021.36 = 143,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,542x = 354,021.36 × 143,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,542x = 50,754,513,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,754,513,010.92/256,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,840.95

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