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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,079.35, 356,155.98 and 143,352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,079.35, 356,155.98 and 143,352.49 is: 197,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,079.35 : 356,155.98 = 143,352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,079.35/356,155.98 = 143,352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,079.35x = 356,155.98 × 143,352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,079.35x = 51,055,846,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,055,846,561.39/258,079.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,830.03

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