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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,026.68, 357,456.48 and 145,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,026.68, 357,456.48 and 145,850.24 is: 201,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,026.68 : 357,456.48 = 145,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,026.68/357,456.48 = 145,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,026.68x = 357,456.48 × 145,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,026.68x = 52,135,111,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,135,111,610.27/259,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,273.14

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