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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,744.30, 354,316.80 and 143,566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,744.30, 354,316.80 and 143,566.78 is: 198,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,744.30 : 354,316.80 = 143,566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,744.30/354,316.80 = 143,566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,744.30x = 354,316.80 × 143,566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,744.30x = 50,868,122,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,868,122,075.90/256,744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,127.56

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