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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,670.91, 354,206.67 and 143,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,670.91, 354,206.67 and 143,493.66 is: 198,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,670.91 : 354,206.67 = 143,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,670.91/354,206.67 = 143,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,670.91x = 354,206.67 × 143,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,670.91x = 50,826,411,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,826,411,474.71/256,670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,021.71

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