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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,010.24, 357,435.36 and 145,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,010.24, 357,435.36 and 145,834.88 is: 201,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,010.24 : 357,435.36 = 145,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,010.24/357,435.36 = 145,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,010.24x = 357,435.36 × 145,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,010.24x = 52,126,542,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,542,833.36/259,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,252.83

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