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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,674.15, 356,966.66 and 145,496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,674.15, 356,966.66 and 145,496.63 is: 200,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,674.15 : 356,966.66 = 145,496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,674.15/356,966.66 = 145,496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,674.15x = 356,966.66 × 145,496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,674.15x = 51,937,446,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,937,446,052.36/258,674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,783.29

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