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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,956.34, 357,393.82 and 145,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,956.34, 357,393.82 and 145,801.14 is: 201,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,956.34 : 357,393.82 = 145,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,956.34/357,393.82 = 145,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,956.34x = 357,393.82 × 145,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,956.34x = 52,108,426,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108,426,384.95/258,956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,224.76

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