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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,618.72, 354,149.58 and 143,441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,618.72, 354,149.58 and 143,441.47 is: 197,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,618.72 : 354,149.58 = 143,441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,618.72/354,149.58 = 143,441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,618.72x = 354,149.58 × 143,441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,618.72x = 50,799,736,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,799,736,355.08/256,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,958.03

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