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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,285.99, 359,192.13 and 145,563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,285.99, 359,192.13 and 145,563.35 is: 200,876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,285.99 : 359,192.13 = 145,563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,285.99/359,192.13 = 145,563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,285.99x = 359,192.13 × 145,563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,285.99x = 52,285,209,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285,209,736.44/260,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,876.00

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