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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,512.02, 356,779.83 and 145,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,512.02, 356,779.83 and 145,356.64 is: 200,610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,512.02 : 356,779.83 = 145,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,512.02/356,779.83 = 145,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,512.02x = 356,779.83 × 145,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,512.02x = 51,860,317,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860,317,308.57/258,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,610.85

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