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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,873.52, 357,162.06 and 145,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,873.52, 357,162.06 and 145,674.40 is: 200,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,873.52 : 357,162.06 = 145,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,873.52/357,162.06 = 145,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,873.52x = 357,162.06 × 145,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,873.52x = 52,029,368,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029,368,793.26/258,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,983.74

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