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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,549.35, 356,793.80 and 143,826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,549.35, 356,793.80 and 143,826.62 is: 198,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,549.35 : 356,793.80 = 143,826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,549.35/356,793.80 = 143,826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,549.35x = 356,793.80 × 143,826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,549.35x = 51,316,443,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,316,443,787.85/258,549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,478.34

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