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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,026.30, 357,455.97 and 145,849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,026.30, 357,455.97 and 145,849.86 is: 201,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,026.30 : 357,455.97 = 145,849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,026.30/357,455.97 = 145,849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,026.30x = 357,455.97 × 145,849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,026.30x = 52,134,903,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,903,180.66/259,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,272.62

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