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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,315.04, 357,852.84 and 146,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,315.04, 357,852.84 and 146,174.24 is: 201,719.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,315.04 : 357,852.84 = 146,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,315.04/357,852.84 = 146,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,315.04x = 357,852.84 × 146,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,315.04x = 52,308,866,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,866,918.84/259,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,719.37

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