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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,992.48, 354,648.78 and 143,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,992.48, 354,648.78 and 143,814.96 is: 198,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,992.48 : 354,648.78 = 143,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,992.48/354,648.78 = 143,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,992.48x = 354,648.78 × 143,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,992.48x = 51,003,800,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,003,800,109.75/256,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,464.17

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