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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,236.64, 359,118.84 and 145,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,236.64, 359,118.84 and 145,508.24 is: 200,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,236.64 : 359,118.84 = 145,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,236.64/359,118.84 = 145,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,236.64x = 359,118.84 × 145,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,236.64x = 52,254,750,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254,750,359.24/260,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,797.05

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