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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,245.88, 357,796.38 and 146,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,245.88, 357,796.38 and 146,079.16 is: 201,610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,245.88 : 357,796.38 = 146,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,245.88/357,796.38 = 146,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,245.88x = 357,796.38 × 146,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,245.88x = 52,266,594,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,266,594,641.44/259,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,610.13

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