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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,695.70, 356,998.74 and 145,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,695.70, 356,998.74 and 145,519.26 is: 200,815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,695.70 : 356,998.74 = 145,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,695.70/356,998.74 = 145,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,695.70x = 356,998.74 × 145,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,695.70x = 51,950,192,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,950,192,465.73/258,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,815.83

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