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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,199.13, 356,307.09 and 143,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,199.13, 356,307.09 and 143,477.42 is: 197,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,199.13 : 356,307.09 = 143,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,199.13/356,307.09 = 143,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,199.13x = 356,307.09 × 143,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,199.13x = 51,122,020,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,122,020,219.37/258,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,994.55

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