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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,404.98, 357,979.47 and 146,227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,404.98, 357,979.47 and 146,227.73 is: 201,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,404.98 : 357,979.47 = 146,227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,404.98/357,979.47 = 146,227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,404.98x = 357,979.47 × 146,227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,404.98x = 52,346,526,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,526,179.65/259,404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,794.61

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