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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,382.44, 357,926.34 and 146,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,382.44, 357,926.34 and 146,233 is: 201,789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,382.44 : 357,926.34 = 146,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,382.44/357,926.34 = 146,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,382.44x = 357,926.34 × 146,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,382.44x = 52,340,642,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,340,642,477.22/259,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,789.46

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