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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,366.02, 357,927.83 and 146,188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,366.02, 357,927.83 and 146,188.77 is: 201,742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,366.02 : 357,927.83 = 146,188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,366.02/357,927.83 = 146,188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,366.02x = 357,927.83 × 146,188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,366.02x = 52,325,029,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,029,216.47/259,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,742.04

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