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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,895.27, 358,667.41 and 143,625.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,895.27, 358,667.41 and 143,625.09 is: 198,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,895.27 : 358,667.41 = 143,625.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,895.27/358,667.41 = 143,625.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,895.27x = 358,667.41 × 143,625.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,895.27x = 51,513,639,041.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,639,041.32/259,895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,209.22

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