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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,621.10, 354,130.18 and 143,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,621.10, 354,130.18 and 143,465.72 is: 197,978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,621.10 : 354,130.18 = 143,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,621.10/354,130.18 = 143,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,621.10x = 354,130.18 × 143,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,621.10x = 50,805,539,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805,539,118.11/256,621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,978.81

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