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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,023.11, 358,825.02 and 145,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,023.11, 358,825.02 and 145,302.70 is: 200,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,023.11 : 358,825.02 = 145,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,023.11/358,825.02 = 145,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,023.11x = 358,825.02 × 145,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,023.11x = 52,138,244,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138,244,233.55/260,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,513.89

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