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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,140.91, 358,986.92 and 145,419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,140.91, 358,986.92 and 145,419.75 is: 200,675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,140.91 : 358,986.92 = 145,419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,140.91/358,986.92 = 145,419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,140.91x = 358,986.92 × 145,419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,140.91x = 52,203,787,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,787,432.57/260,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,675.04

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