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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,402.14, 357,980.46 and 146,224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,402.14, 357,980.46 and 146,224.86 is: 201,793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,402.14 : 357,980.46 = 146,224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,402.14/357,980.46 = 146,224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,402.14x = 357,980.46 × 146,224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,402.14x = 52,345,642,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,345,642,646.24/259,402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,793.41

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