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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,478.60, 356,701.56 and 145,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,478.60, 356,701.56 and 145,294.12 is: 200,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,478.60 : 356,701.56 = 145,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,478.60/356,701.56 = 145,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,478.60x = 356,701.56 × 145,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,478.60x = 51,826,639,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826,639,262.83/258,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,506.50

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