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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,283, 357,842.22 and 146,126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,283, 357,842.22 and 146,126.36 is: 201,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,283 : 357,842.22 = 146,126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,283/357,842.22 = 146,126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,283x = 357,842.22 × 146,126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,283x = 52,290,181,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290,181,062.92/259,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,672.23

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