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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,974.87, 355,993.35 and 143,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,974.87, 355,993.35 and 143,260.80 is: 197,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,974.87 : 355,993.35 = 143,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,974.87/355,993.35 = 143,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,974.87x = 355,993.35 × 143,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,974.87x = 50,999,892,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,999,892,115.68/257,974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,693.26

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