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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,353.51, 356,529.23 and 142,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,353.51, 356,529.23 and 142,074.48 is: 196,063.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,353.51 : 356,529.23 = 142,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,353.51/356,529.23 = 142,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,353.51x = 356,529.23 × 142,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,353.51x = 50,653,705,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653,705,312.24/258,353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,063.54

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