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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,604.02, 356,877.90 and 143,891.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,604.02, 356,877.90 and 143,891.82 is: 198,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,604.02 : 356,877.90 = 143,891.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,604.02/356,877.90 = 143,891.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,604.02x = 356,877.90 × 143,891.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,604.02x = 51,351,810,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351,810,548.78/258,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,573.13

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