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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,974.40, 354,634.56 and 143,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,974.40, 354,634.56 and 143,794.72 is: 198,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,974.40 : 354,634.56 = 143,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,974.40/354,634.56 = 143,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,974.40x = 354,634.56 × 143,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,974.40x = 50,994,577,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,994,577,257.52/256,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,442.25

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