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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,262.27, 356,411.07 and 143,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,262.27, 356,411.07 and 143,543.20 is: 198,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,262.27 : 356,411.07 = 143,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,262.27/356,411.07 = 143,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,262.27x = 356,411.07 × 143,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,262.27x = 51,160,385,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,160,385,503.22/258,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,094.69

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