Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,790.74, 357,048.78 and 145,591.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,790.74, 357,048.78 and 145,591.62 is: 200,870.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,790.74 : 357,048.78 = 145,591.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,790.74/357,048.78 = 145,591.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,790.74x = 357,048.78 × 145,591.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,790.74x = 51,983,310,299.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,983,310,299.22/258,790.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,870.06
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