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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,726.76, 357,041.46 and 145,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,726.76, 357,041.46 and 145,550.44 is: 200,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,726.76 : 357,041.46 = 145,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,726.76/357,041.46 = 145,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,726.76x = 357,041.46 × 145,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,726.76x = 51,967,541,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,967,541,601.24/258,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,858.78

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