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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,127.04, 357,581.52 and 145,942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,127.04, 357,581.52 and 145,942.56 is: 201,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,127.04 : 357,581.52 = 145,942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,127.04/357,581.52 = 145,942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,127.04x = 357,581.52 × 145,942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,127.04x = 52,186,362,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186,362,437.49/259,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,392.96

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