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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,626.78, 354,152.79 and 143,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,626.78, 354,152.79 and 143,454.30 is: 197,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,626.78 : 354,152.79 = 143,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,626.78/354,152.79 = 143,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,626.78x = 354,152.79 × 143,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,626.78x = 50,804,740,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,804,740,582.50/256,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,971.31

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