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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,900.45, 358,624.46 and 145,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,900.45, 358,624.46 and 145,164.96 is: 200,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,900.45 : 358,624.46 = 145,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,900.45/358,624.46 = 145,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,900.45x = 358,624.46 × 145,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,900.45x = 52,059,705,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059,705,753.83/259,900.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,306.33

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