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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,416.32, 356,644.08 and 143,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,416.32, 356,644.08 and 143,706.40 is: 198,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,416.32 : 356,644.08 = 143,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,416.32/356,644.08 = 143,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,416.32x = 356,644.08 × 143,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,416.32x = 51,252,036,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,252,036,818.11/258,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,331.27

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