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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,812.94, 354,399.93 and 143,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,812.94, 354,399.93 and 143,635.69 is: 198,216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,812.94 : 354,399.93 = 143,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,812.94/354,399.93 = 143,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,812.94x = 354,399.93 × 143,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,812.94x = 50,904,478,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,904,478,481.50/256,812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,216.17

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