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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,102, 356,237.64 and 143,419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,102, 356,237.64 and 143,419.98 is: 197,951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,102 : 356,237.64 = 143,419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,102/356,237.64 = 143,419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,102x = 356,237.64 × 143,419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,102x = 51,091,595,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,091,595,204.05/258,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,951.18

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