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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,010.71, 356,063.61 and 143,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,010.71, 356,063.61 and 143,291.16 is: 197,746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,010.71 : 356,063.61 = 143,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,010.71/356,063.61 = 143,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,010.71x = 356,063.61 × 143,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,010.71x = 51,020,767,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020,767,710.69/258,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,746.70

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