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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,514.02, 356,782.59 and 145,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,514.02, 356,782.59 and 145,358.64 is: 200,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,514.02 : 356,782.59 = 145,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,514.02/356,782.59 = 145,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,514.02x = 356,782.59 × 145,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,514.02x = 51,861,432,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,861,432,058.08/258,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,613.61

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