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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,179.56, 357,666.20 and 146,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,179.56, 357,666.20 and 146,038.76 is: 201,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,179.56 : 357,666.20 = 146,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,179.56/357,666.20 = 146,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,179.56x = 357,666.20 × 146,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,179.56x = 52,233,128,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,233,128,341.91/259,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,532.59

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