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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,750.61, 354,313.76 and 143,573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,750.61, 354,313.76 and 143,573.36 is: 198,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,750.61 : 354,313.76 = 143,573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,750.61/354,313.76 = 143,573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,750.61x = 354,313.76 × 143,573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,750.61x = 50,870,014,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,870,014,528.00/256,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,130.07

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