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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,234.64, 359,116.08 and 145,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,234.64, 359,116.08 and 145,506.24 is: 200,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,234.64 : 359,116.08 = 145,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,234.64/359,116.08 = 145,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,234.64x = 359,116.08 × 145,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,234.64x = 52,253,630,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253,630,524.34/260,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,794.29

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