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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,346.43, 357,908.09 and 146,166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,346.43, 357,908.09 and 146,166.75 is: 201,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,346.43 : 357,908.09 = 146,166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,346.43/357,908.09 = 146,166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,346.43x = 357,908.09 × 146,166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,346.43x = 52,314,261,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,261,583.17/259,346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,715.76

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