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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,796.42, 358,487.45 and 145,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,796.42, 358,487.45 and 145,081.44 is: 200,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,796.42 : 358,487.45 = 145,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,796.42/358,487.45 = 145,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,796.42x = 358,487.45 × 145,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,796.42x = 52,009,873,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009,873,870.29/259,796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,194.73

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