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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,730.76, 357,046.98 and 145,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,730.76, 357,046.98 and 145,554.44 is: 200,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,730.76 : 357,046.98 = 145,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,730.76/357,046.98 = 145,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,730.76x = 357,046.98 × 145,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,730.76x = 51,969,773,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,969,773,227.59/258,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,864.30

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