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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,583.98, 354,079.77 and 143,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,583.98, 354,079.77 and 143,417.26 is: 197,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,583.98 : 354,079.77 = 143,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,583.98/354,079.77 = 143,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,583.98x = 354,079.77 × 143,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,583.98x = 50,781,150,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,781,150,087.45/256,583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,912.40

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