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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,259.04, 357,775.92 and 146,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,259.04, 357,775.92 and 146,118.24 is: 201,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,259.04 : 357,775.92 = 146,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,259.04/357,775.92 = 146,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,259.04x = 357,775.92 × 146,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,259.04x = 52,277,587,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277,587,744.78/259,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,642.29

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