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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,001.48, 358,797.52 and 145,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,001.48, 358,797.52 and 145,282.44 is: 200,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,001.48 : 358,797.52 = 145,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,001.48/358,797.52 = 145,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,001.48x = 358,797.52 × 145,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,001.48x = 52,126,979,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,979,171.55/260,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,487.24

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