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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,803.93, 357,148.68 and 145,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,803.93, 357,148.68 and 145,626.68 is: 200,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,803.93 : 357,148.68 = 145,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,803.93/357,148.68 = 145,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,803.93x = 357,148.68 × 145,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,803.93x = 52,010,374,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,010,374,749.04/258,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,964.40

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