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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,207.20, 357,727.20 and 146,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,207.20, 357,727.20 and 146,037.60 is: 201,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,207.20 : 357,727.20 = 146,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,207.20/357,727.20 = 146,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,207.20x = 357,727.20 × 146,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,207.20x = 52,241,621,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241,621,742.72/259,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,543.87

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