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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,676.56, 356,970 and 145,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,676.56, 356,970 and 145,499.28 is: 200,786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,676.56 : 356,970 = 145,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,676.56/356,970 = 145,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,676.56x = 356,970 × 145,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,676.56x = 51,938,877,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,938,877,981.60/258,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,786.95

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