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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,813.63, 358,522.35 and 145,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,813.63, 358,522.35 and 145,083.30 is: 200,203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,813.63 : 358,522.35 = 145,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,813.63/358,522.35 = 145,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,813.63x = 358,522.35 × 145,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,813.63x = 52,015,606,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,015,606,606.02/259,813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,203.54

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