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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,571.10, 354,068.64 and 143,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,571.10, 354,068.64 and 143,393.82 is: 197,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,571.10 : 354,068.64 = 143,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,571.10/354,068.64 = 143,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,571.10x = 354,068.64 × 143,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,571.10x = 50,771,254,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771,254,831.80/256,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,883.76

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