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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,214.72, 356,336.52 and 145,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,214.72, 356,336.52 and 145,037.56 is: 200,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,214.72 : 356,336.52 = 145,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,214.72/356,336.52 = 145,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,214.72x = 356,336.52 × 145,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,214.72x = 51,682,179,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,682,179,399.69/258,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,151.95

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