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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,740.52, 358,438.42 and 145,020.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,740.52, 358,438.42 and 145,020.92 is: 200,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,740.52 : 358,438.42 = 145,020.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,740.52/358,438.42 = 145,020.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,740.52x = 358,438.42 × 145,020.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,740.52x = 51,981,067,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,981,067,277.00/259,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,126.91

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