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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,350.93, 357,914.30 and 146,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,350.93, 357,914.30 and 146,171.25 is: 201,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,350.93 : 357,914.30 = 146,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,350.93/357,914.30 = 146,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,350.93x = 357,914.30 × 146,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,350.93x = 52,316,779,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,779,893.02/259,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,721.97

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