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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,248.88, 357,800.52 and 146,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,248.88, 357,800.52 and 146,082.16 is: 201,614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,248.88 : 357,800.52 = 146,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,248.88/357,800.52 = 146,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,248.88x = 357,800.52 × 146,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,248.88x = 52,268,272,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,268,272,810.72/259,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,614.27

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