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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,269.76, 356,421.44 and 143,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,269.76, 356,421.44 and 143,550.72 is: 198,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,269.76 : 356,421.44 = 143,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,269.76/356,421.44 = 143,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,269.76x = 356,421.44 × 143,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,269.76x = 51,164,554,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164,554,335.44/258,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,105.09

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