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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,356.18, 357,921.54 and 146,176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,356.18, 357,921.54 and 146,176.50 is: 201,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,356.18 : 357,921.54 = 146,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,356.18/357,921.54 = 146,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,356.18x = 357,921.54 × 146,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,356.18x = 52,319,717,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,319,717,991.81/259,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,729.21

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