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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,569.36, 356,812.68 and 145,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,569.36, 356,812.68 and 145,385.36 is: 200,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,569.36 : 356,812.68 = 145,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,569.36/356,812.68 = 145,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,569.36x = 356,812.68 × 145,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,569.36x = 51,875,339,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875,339,934.36/258,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,624.47

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