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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,808.06, 358,531.77 and 145,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,808.06, 358,531.77 and 145,088.67 is: 200,220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,808.06 : 358,531.77 = 145,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,808.06/358,531.77 = 145,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,808.06x = 358,531.77 × 145,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,808.06x = 52,018,896,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,896,717.76/259,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,220.49

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