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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,199.18, 357,694.90 and 146,021.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,199.18, 357,694.90 and 146,021.94 is: 201,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,199.18 : 357,694.90 = 146,021.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,199.18/357,694.90 = 146,021.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,199.18x = 357,694.90 × 146,021.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,199.18x = 52,231,303,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231,303,226.11/259,199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,510.30

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