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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,544.08, 356,824.86 and 145,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,544.08, 356,824.86 and 145,388.64 is: 200,655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,544.08 : 356,824.86 = 145,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,544.08/356,824.86 = 145,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,544.08x = 356,824.86 × 145,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,544.08x = 51,878,281,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,878,281,113.59/258,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,655.46

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