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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,298.47, 200,601.35 and 115,205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,298.47, 200,601.35 and 115,205.35 is: 159,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,298.47 : 200,601.35 = 115,205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,298.47/200,601.35 = 115,205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,298.47x = 200,601.35 × 115,205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,298.47x = 23,110,348,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,110,348,161.20/145,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,054.31

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