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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,179.04, 357,665.52 and 146,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,179.04, 357,665.52 and 146,038.24 is: 201,531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,179.04 : 357,665.52 = 146,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,179.04/357,665.52 = 146,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,179.04x = 357,665.52 × 146,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,179.04x = 52,232,843,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,232,843,049.48/259,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,531.89

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