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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,213.20, 357,735.48 and 146,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,213.20, 357,735.48 and 146,043.60 is: 201,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,213.20 : 357,735.48 = 146,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,213.20/357,735.48 = 146,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,213.20x = 357,735.48 × 146,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,213.20x = 52,244,977,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,244,977,346.93/259,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,552.15

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