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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,152.54, 357,622.47 and 145,972.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,152.54, 357,622.47 and 145,972.86 is: 201,438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,152.54 : 357,622.47 = 145,972.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,152.54/357,622.47 = 145,972.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,152.54x = 357,622.47 × 145,972.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,152.54x = 52,203,174,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,174,746.16/259,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,438.02

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