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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,037.43, 356,079.54 and 143,323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,037.43, 356,079.54 and 143,323.51 is: 197,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,037.43 : 356,079.54 = 143,323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,037.43/356,079.54 = 143,323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,037.43x = 356,079.54 × 143,323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,037.43x = 51,034,569,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034,569,511.99/258,037.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,779.72

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