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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,798.12, 354,397.80 and 143,621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,798.12, 354,397.80 and 143,621.68 is: 198,207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,798.12 : 354,397.80 = 143,621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,798.12/354,397.80 = 143,621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,798.12x = 354,397.80 × 143,621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,798.12x = 50,899,207,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899,207,424.30/256,798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,207.09

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