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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,780.92, 354,356.46 and 143,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,780.92, 354,356.46 and 143,604.12 is: 198,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,780.92 : 354,356.46 = 143,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,780.92/354,356.46 = 143,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,780.92x = 354,356.46 × 143,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,780.92x = 50,887,047,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887,047,604.62/256,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,173.01

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