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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,827.62, 354,402.86 and 143,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,827.62, 354,402.86 and 143,628.50 is: 198,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,827.62 : 354,402.86 = 143,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,827.62/354,402.86 = 143,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,827.62x = 354,402.86 × 143,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,827.62x = 50,902,351,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,902,351,177.51/256,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,196.56

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