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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,770.24, 358,479.42 and 145,050.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,770.24, 358,479.42 and 145,050.66 is: 200,167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,770.24 : 358,479.42 = 145,050.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,770.24/358,479.42 = 145,050.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,770.24x = 358,479.42 × 145,050.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,770.24x = 51,997,676,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,997,676,467.42/259,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,167.95

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