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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,607.53, 356,880.15 and 143,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,607.53, 356,880.15 and 143,891 is: 198,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,607.53 : 356,880.15 = 143,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,607.53/356,880.15 = 143,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,607.53x = 356,880.15 × 143,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,607.53x = 51,351,841,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351,841,663.65/258,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,570.56

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