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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,194.49, 356,301.29 and 143,470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,194.49, 356,301.29 and 143,470.17 is: 197,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,194.49 : 356,301.29 = 143,470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,194.49/356,301.29 = 143,470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,194.49x = 356,301.29 × 143,470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,194.49x = 51,118,605,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,118,605,930.17/258,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.88

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