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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,825.68, 358,552.49 and 145,101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,825.68, 358,552.49 and 145,101.15 is: 200,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,825.68 : 358,552.49 = 145,101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,825.68/358,552.49 = 145,101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,825.68x = 358,552.49 × 145,101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,825.68x = 52,026,377,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026,377,908.86/259,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,235.70

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