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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,607.22, 354,111.03 and 143,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,607.22, 354,111.03 and 143,451.84 is: 197,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,607.22 : 354,111.03 = 143,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,607.22/354,111.03 = 143,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,607.22x = 354,111.03 × 143,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,607.22x = 50,797,878,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797,878,817.80/256,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,959.66

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