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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,688.68, 356,971.08 and 145,489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,688.68, 356,971.08 and 145,489.56 is: 200,764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,688.68 : 356,971.08 = 145,489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,688.68/356,971.08 = 145,489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,688.68x = 356,971.08 × 145,489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,688.68x = 51,935,565,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,935,565,361.92/258,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,764.74

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