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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,951.95, 358,720.85 and 145,207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,951.95, 358,720.85 and 145,207.82 is: 200,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,951.95 : 358,720.85 = 145,207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,951.95/358,720.85 = 145,207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,951.95x = 358,720.85 × 145,207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,951.95x = 52,089,073,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,089,073,876.87/259,951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,379.62

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