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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,660.84, 354,183.06 and 143,483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,660.84, 354,183.06 and 143,483.32 is: 198,002.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,660.84 : 354,183.06 = 143,483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,660.84/354,183.06 = 143,483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,660.84x = 354,183.06 × 143,483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,660.84x = 50,819,361,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,819,361,336.56/256,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,002.01

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