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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,281.08, 357,795.04 and 146,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,281.08, 357,795.04 and 146,111.12 is: 201,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,281.08 : 357,795.04 = 146,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,281.08/357,795.04 = 146,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,281.08x = 357,795.04 × 146,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,281.08x = 52,277,834,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277,834,024.84/259,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,626.10

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