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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,262.37, 386,889.09 and 145,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,262.37, 386,889.09 and 145,601.83 is: 218,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,262.37 : 386,889.09 = 145,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,262.37/386,889.09 = 145,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,262.37x = 386,889.09 × 145,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,262.37x = 56,331,759,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,331,759,511.03/258,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,118.34

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