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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,829.72, 358,561.50 and 145,110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,829.72, 358,561.50 and 145,110.41 is: 200,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,829.72 : 358,561.50 = 145,110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,829.72/358,561.50 = 145,110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,829.72x = 358,561.50 × 145,110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,829.72x = 52,031,006,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,031,006,495.36/259,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,250.40

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