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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,561.38, 354,055.23 and 143,384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,561.38, 354,055.23 and 143,384.13 is: 197,870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,561.38 : 354,055.23 = 143,384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,561.38/354,055.23 = 143,384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,561.38x = 354,055.23 × 143,384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,561.38x = 50,765,901,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,765,901,125.50/256,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,870.39

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