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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,828.62, 354,404.25 and 143,629.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,828.62, 354,404.25 and 143,629.50 is: 198,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,828.62 : 354,404.25 = 143,629.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,828.62/354,404.25 = 143,629.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,828.62x = 354,404.25 × 143,629.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,828.62x = 50,902,905,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,902,905,225.38/256,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,197.95

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