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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,813.11, 358,538.67 and 145,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,813.11, 358,538.67 and 145,093.71 is: 200,227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,813.11 : 358,538.67 = 145,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,813.11/358,538.67 = 145,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,813.11x = 358,538.67 × 145,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,813.11x = 52,021,705,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021,705,808.77/259,813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,227.41

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