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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,103.67, 356,185.76 and 143,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,103.67, 356,185.76 and 143,389.44 is: 197,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,103.67 : 356,185.76 = 143,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,103.67/356,185.76 = 143,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,103.67x = 356,185.76 × 143,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,103.67x = 51,073,275,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,073,275,945.43/258,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,878.93

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