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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,941.66, 358,708.22 and 145,219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,941.66, 358,708.22 and 145,219.83 is: 200,397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,941.66 : 358,708.22 = 145,219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,941.66/358,708.22 = 145,219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,941.66x = 358,708.22 × 145,219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,941.66x = 52,091,546,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,091,546,001.90/259,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,397.07

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