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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,354.78, 356,535.72 and 143,636.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,354.78, 356,535.72 and 143,636.91 is: 198,222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,354.78 : 356,535.72 = 143,636.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,354.78/356,535.72 = 143,636.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,354.78x = 356,535.72 × 143,636.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,354.78x = 51,211,689,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211,689,125.43/258,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,222.34

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