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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,806.07, 358,528.84 and 145,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,806.07, 358,528.84 and 145,086.58 is: 200,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,806.07 : 358,528.84 = 145,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,806.07/358,528.84 = 145,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,806.07x = 358,528.84 × 145,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,806.07x = 52,017,723,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,017,723,226.97/259,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,217.51

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