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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,277.33, 357,789.88 and 146,107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,277.33, 357,789.88 and 146,107.37 is: 201,620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,277.33 : 357,789.88 = 146,107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,277.33/357,789.88 = 146,107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,277.33x = 357,789.88 × 146,107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,277.33x = 52,275,738,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,738,379.42/259,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,620.94

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