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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,734.80, 357,056.96 and 142,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,734.80, 357,056.96 and 142,461.32 is: 196,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,734.80 : 357,056.96 = 142,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,734.80/357,056.96 = 142,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,734.80x = 357,056.96 × 142,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,734.80x = 50,866,805,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866,805,836.79/258,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,598.24

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