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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,641.28, 356,921.46 and 145,464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,641.28, 356,921.46 and 145,464.03 is: 200,738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,641.28 : 356,921.46 = 145,464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,641.28/356,921.46 = 145,464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,641.28x = 356,921.46 × 145,464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,641.28x = 51,919,233,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919,233,965.08/258,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,738.39

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