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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,637.78, 354,167.97 and 143,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,637.78, 354,167.97 and 143,465.30 is: 197,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,637.78 : 354,167.97 = 143,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,637.78/354,167.97 = 143,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,637.78x = 354,167.97 × 143,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,637.78x = 50,810,814,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,810,814,066.44/256,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,986.49

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