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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,764.24, 358,471.14 and 145,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,764.24, 358,471.14 and 145,044.66 is: 200,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,764.24 : 358,471.14 = 145,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,764.24/358,471.14 = 145,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,764.24x = 358,471.14 × 145,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,764.24x = 51,994,324,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,994,324,621.11/259,764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,159.67

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