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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,118.56, 356,207.76 and 144,938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,118.56, 356,207.76 and 144,938.88 is: 200,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,118.56 : 356,207.76 = 144,938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,118.56/356,207.76 = 144,938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,118.56x = 356,207.76 × 144,938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,118.56x = 51,628,353,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,628,353,781.71/258,118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,017.98

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