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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,064.74, 357,447.09 and 145,887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,064.74, 357,447.09 and 145,887.46 is: 201,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,064.74 : 357,447.09 = 145,887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,064.74/357,447.09 = 145,887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,064.74x = 357,447.09 × 145,887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,064.74x = 52,147,048,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,147,048,044.49/259,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,289.64

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