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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,187.62, 356,291.84 and 143,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,187.62, 356,291.84 and 143,463.32 is: 197,975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,187.62 : 356,291.84 = 143,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,187.62/356,291.84 = 143,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,187.62x = 356,291.84 × 143,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,187.62x = 51,114,807,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,114,807,756.53/258,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,975.44

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