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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,010.95, 356,066.92 and 143,290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,010.95, 356,066.92 and 143,290.11 is: 197,746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,010.95 : 356,066.92 = 143,290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,010.95/356,066.92 = 143,290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,010.95x = 356,066.92 × 143,290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,010.95x = 51,020,868,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020,868,134.16/258,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,746.91

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