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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,345.18, 357,906.36 and 146,165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,345.18, 357,906.36 and 146,165.50 is: 201,714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,345.18 : 357,906.36 = 146,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,345.18/357,906.36 = 146,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,345.18x = 357,906.36 × 146,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,345.18x = 52,313,562,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313,562,062.58/259,345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,714.03

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