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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.96, 358,424.66 and 143,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.96, 358,424.66 and 143,437.07 is: 197,946.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.96 : 358,424.66 = 143,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.96/358,424.66 = 143,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.96x = 358,424.66 × 143,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.96x = 51,411,383,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,383,046.15/259,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,946.25

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