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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,152.92, 357,622.99 and 145,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,152.92, 357,622.99 and 145,973.24 is: 201,438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,152.92 : 357,622.99 = 145,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,152.92/357,622.99 = 145,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,152.92x = 357,622.99 × 145,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,152.92x = 52,203,384,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,384,395.74/259,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,438.54

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