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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,555.59, 354,047.25 and 143,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,555.59, 354,047.25 and 143,378.34 is: 197,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,555.59 : 354,047.25 = 143,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,555.59/354,047.25 = 143,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,555.59x = 354,047.25 × 143,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,555.59x = 50,762,706,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762,706,986.57/256,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,862.41

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