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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,348.78, 356,527.44 and 143,630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,348.78, 356,527.44 and 143,630.91 is: 198,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,348.78 : 356,527.44 = 143,630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,348.78/356,527.44 = 143,630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,348.78x = 356,527.44 × 143,630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,348.78x = 51,208,360,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,208,360,647.17/258,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,214.06

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