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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,852.62, 354,437.37 and 143,653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,852.62, 354,437.37 and 143,653.50 is: 198,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,852.62 : 354,437.37 = 143,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,852.62/354,437.37 = 143,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,852.62x = 354,437.37 × 143,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,852.62x = 50,916,168,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,916,168,731.30/256,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,231.07

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