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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,177.56, 357,663.44 and 146,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,177.56, 357,663.44 and 146,036.76 is: 201,529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,177.56 : 357,663.44 = 146,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,177.56/357,663.44 = 146,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,177.56x = 357,663.44 × 146,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,177.56x = 52,232,009,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232,009,948.05/259,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,529.83

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