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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,350.18, 357,913.26 and 146,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,350.18, 357,913.26 and 146,170.50 is: 201,720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,350.18 : 357,913.26 = 146,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,350.18/357,913.26 = 146,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,350.18x = 357,913.26 × 146,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,350.18x = 52,316,360,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,360,170.83/259,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,720.93

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