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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,254.68, 356,389.32 and 145,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,254.68, 356,389.32 and 145,075 is: 200,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,254.68 : 356,389.32 = 145,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,254.68/356,389.32 = 145,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,254.68x = 356,389.32 × 145,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,254.68x = 51,703,180,599
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,180,599/258,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,202.30

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