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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,566.20, 358,658.10 and 146,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,566.20, 358,658.10 and 146,254.20 is: 218,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,566.20 : 358,658.10 = 146,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,566.20/358,658.10 = 146,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,566.20x = 358,658.10 × 146,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,566.20x = 52,455,253,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455,253,489.02/239,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,959.33

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