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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,239.88, 356,404.46 and 145,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,239.88, 356,404.46 and 145,062.63 is: 200,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,239.88 : 356,404.46 = 145,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,239.88/356,404.46 = 145,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,239.88x = 356,404.46 × 145,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,239.88x = 51,700,967,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,700,967,586.02/258,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,205.20

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