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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,092.72, 356,185.68 and 143,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,092.72, 356,185.68 and 143,385.20 is: 197,881.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,092.72 : 356,185.68 = 143,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,092.72/356,185.68 = 143,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,092.72x = 356,185.68 × 143,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,092.72x = 51,071,754,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071,754,963.94/258,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,881.42

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