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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,977.20, 357,387.24 and 145,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,977.20, 357,387.24 and 145,800.76 is: 201,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,977.20 : 357,387.24 = 145,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,977.20/357,387.24 = 145,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,977.20x = 357,387.24 × 145,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,977.20x = 52,107,331,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,107,331,206.30/258,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,204.32

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