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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,360.68, 356,570.52 and 145,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,360.68, 356,570.52 and 145,183.34 is: 200,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,360.68 : 356,570.52 = 145,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,360.68/356,570.52 = 145,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,360.68x = 356,570.52 × 145,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,360.68x = 51,768,099,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,768,099,039.14/258,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,371.43

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