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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,166.13, 356,302.67 and 144,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,166.13, 356,302.67 and 144,988.88 is: 200,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,166.13 : 356,302.67 = 144,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,166.13/356,302.67 = 144,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,166.13x = 356,302.67 × 144,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,166.13x = 51,659,922,557.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,659,922,557.85/258,166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,103.41

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