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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,161.63, 356,296.46 and 144,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,161.63, 356,296.46 and 144,984.38 is: 200,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,161.63 : 356,296.46 = 144,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,161.63/356,296.46 = 144,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,161.63x = 356,296.46 × 144,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,161.63x = 51,657,418,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657,418,842.89/258,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,097.20

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