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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,343.51, 356,512.44 and 145,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,343.51, 356,512.44 and 145,166.26 is: 200,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,343.51 : 356,512.44 = 145,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,343.51/356,512.44 = 145,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,343.51x = 356,512.44 × 145,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,343.51x = 51,753,577,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,753,577,558.27/258,343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,328.54

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