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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,061.76, 356,113.08 and 143,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,061.76, 356,113.08 and 143,347.80 is: 197,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,061.76 : 356,113.08 = 143,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,061.76/356,113.08 = 143,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,061.76x = 356,113.08 × 143,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,061.76x = 51,048,026,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048,026,569.22/258,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,813.22

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