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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,394.64, 357,970.08 and 146,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,394.64, 357,970.08 and 146,217.36 is: 201,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,394.64 : 357,970.08 = 146,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,394.64/357,970.08 = 146,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,394.64x = 357,970.08 × 146,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,394.64x = 52,341,440,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,341,440,056.59/259,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,783.04

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