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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,848.52, 357,151.86 and 145,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,848.52, 357,151.86 and 145,629.96 is: 200,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,848.52 : 357,151.86 = 145,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,848.52/357,151.86 = 145,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,848.52x = 357,151.86 × 145,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,848.52x = 52,012,011,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012,011,085.73/258,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,936.10

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