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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,744.46, 354,323.70 and 143,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,744.46, 354,323.70 and 143,567.18 is: 198,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,744.46 : 354,323.70 = 143,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,744.46/354,323.70 = 143,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,744.46x = 354,323.70 × 143,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,744.46x = 50,869,254,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869,254,416.17/256,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,131.85

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