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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,386.82, 356,603.34 and 143,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,386.82, 356,603.34 and 143,676.90 is: 198,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,386.82 : 356,603.34 = 143,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,386.82/356,603.34 = 143,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,386.82x = 356,603.34 × 143,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,386.82x = 51,235,662,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,235,662,420.85/258,386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,290.54

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