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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,633.78, 354,162.45 and 143,461.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,633.78, 354,162.45 and 143,461.30 is: 197,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,633.78 : 354,162.45 = 143,461.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,633.78/354,162.45 = 143,461.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,633.78x = 354,162.45 × 143,461.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,633.78x = 50,808,605,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,808,605,488.19/256,633.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,980.97

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