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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,435.97, 356,673.68 and 145,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,435.97, 356,673.68 and 145,258.72 is: 200,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,435.97 : 356,673.68 = 145,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,435.97/356,673.68 = 145,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,435.97x = 356,673.68 × 145,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,435.97x = 51,809,961,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,809,961,141.23/258,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,475.04

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