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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,014.16, 356,071.32 and 143,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,014.16, 356,071.32 and 143,293.32 is: 197,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,014.16 : 356,071.32 = 143,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,014.16/356,071.32 = 143,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,014.16x = 356,071.32 × 143,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,014.16x = 51,022,641,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022,641,599.58/258,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,751.32

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