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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,875.44, 358,624.32 and 145,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,875.44, 358,624.32 and 145,155.71 is: 200,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,875.44 : 358,624.32 = 145,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,875.44/358,624.32 = 145,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,875.44x = 358,624.32 × 145,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,875.44x = 52,056,367,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,056,367,067.09/259,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,312.77

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