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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,196.04, 357,688.98 and 146,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,196.04, 357,688.98 and 146,055.24 is: 201,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,196.04 : 357,688.98 = 146,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,196.04/357,688.98 = 146,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,196.04x = 357,688.98 × 146,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,196.04x = 52,242,349,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,242,349,819.26/259,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,555.35

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