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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,777.27, 354,371.30 and 143,636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,777.27, 354,371.30 and 143,636.47 is: 198,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,777.27 : 354,371.30 = 143,636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,777.27/354,371.30 = 143,636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,777.27x = 354,371.30 × 143,636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,777.27x = 50,900,642,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900,642,601.31/256,777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,228.77

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