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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,183.99, 356,293.05 and 143,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,183.99, 356,293.05 and 143,462.16 is: 197,977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,183.99 : 356,293.05 = 143,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,183.99/356,293.05 = 143,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,183.99x = 356,293.05 × 143,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,183.99x = 51,114,570,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,114,570,545.99/258,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,977.31

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