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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,216.20, 357,739.62 and 146,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,216.20, 357,739.62 and 146,046.60 is: 201,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,216.20 : 357,739.62 = 146,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,216.20/357,739.62 = 146,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,216.20x = 357,739.62 × 146,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,216.20x = 52,246,655,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246,655,186.29/259,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,556.29

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