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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,304.36, 357,861.06 and 146,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,304.36, 357,861.06 and 146,134.76 is: 201,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,304.36 : 357,861.06 = 146,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,304.36/357,861.06 = 146,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,304.36x = 357,861.06 × 146,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,304.36x = 52,295,940,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295,940,116.45/259,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,677.83

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