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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,276.14, 356,403.78 and 143,547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,276.14, 356,403.78 and 143,547.34 is: 198,085.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,276.14 : 356,403.78 = 143,547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,276.14/356,403.78 = 143,547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,276.14x = 356,403.78 × 143,547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,276.14x = 51,160,812,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,160,812,802.93/258,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,085.71

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