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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,247.45, 356,381.13 and 143,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,247.45, 356,381.13 and 143,522.45 is: 198,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,247.45 : 356,381.13 = 143,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,247.45/356,381.13 = 143,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,247.45x = 356,381.13 × 143,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,247.45x = 51,148,692,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,148,692,911.37/258,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,060.79

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