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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,046, 356,091.30 and 143,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,046, 356,091.30 and 143,332.02 is: 197,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,046 : 356,091.30 = 143,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,046/356,091.30 = 143,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,046x = 356,091.30 × 143,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,046x = 51,039,285,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,039,285,333.43/258,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,791.42

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