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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,708.99, 357,030.15 and 143,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,708.99, 357,030.15 and 143,994.97 is: 198,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,708.99 : 357,030.15 = 143,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,708.99/357,030.15 = 143,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,708.99x = 357,030.15 × 143,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,708.99x = 51,410,543,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,410,543,636.36/258,708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,719.59

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