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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,257.51, 357,778.22 and 146,077.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,257.51, 357,778.22 and 146,077.83 is: 201,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,257.51 : 357,778.22 = 146,077.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,257.51/357,778.22 = 146,077.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,257.51x = 357,778.22 × 146,077.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,257.51x = 52,263,465,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263,465,268.47/259,257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,589.01

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