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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,358.68, 356,567.76 and 145,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,358.68, 356,567.76 and 145,181.34 is: 200,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,358.68 : 356,567.76 = 145,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,358.68/356,567.76 = 145,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,358.68x = 356,567.76 × 145,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,358.68x = 51,766,985,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,766,985,197.60/258,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,368.67

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