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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,860.76, 358,584.53 and 145,123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,860.76, 358,584.53 and 145,123.49 is: 200,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,860.76 : 358,584.53 = 145,123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,860.76/358,584.53 = 145,123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,860.76x = 358,584.53 × 145,123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,860.76x = 52,039,038,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039,038,624.45/259,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,257.40

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