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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,583.79, 354,079.52 and 143,417.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,583.79, 354,079.52 and 143,417.07 is: 197,912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,583.79 : 354,079.52 = 143,417.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,583.79/354,079.52 = 143,417.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,583.79x = 354,079.52 × 143,417.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,583.79x = 50,781,046,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,781,046,588.32/256,583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,912.14

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