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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,282.56, 357,809.94 and 146,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,282.56, 357,809.94 and 146,109.36 is: 201,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,282.56 : 357,809.94 = 146,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,282.56/357,809.94 = 146,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,282.56x = 357,809.94 × 146,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,282.56x = 52,279,382,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,382,229.56/259,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,630.92

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