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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,641.84, 356,925.66 and 145,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,641.84, 356,925.66 and 145,464.50 is: 200,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,641.84 : 356,925.66 = 145,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,641.84/356,925.66 = 145,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,641.84x = 356,925.66 × 145,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,641.84x = 51,920,012,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920,012,669.07/258,641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,740.97

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