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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,639.78, 354,170.73 and 143,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,639.78, 354,170.73 and 143,467.30 is: 197,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,639.78 : 354,170.73 = 143,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,639.78/354,170.73 = 143,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,639.78x = 354,170.73 × 143,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,639.78x = 50,811,918,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811,918,372.13/256,639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,989.25

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