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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,619.72, 354,150.96 and 143,442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,619.72, 354,150.96 and 143,442.47 is: 197,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,619.72 : 354,150.96 = 143,442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,619.72/354,150.96 = 143,442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,619.72x = 354,150.96 × 143,442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,619.72x = 50,800,288,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,800,288,455.27/256,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,959.41

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