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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,412.50, 357,994.72 and 146,235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,412.50, 357,994.72 and 146,235.25 is: 201,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,412.50 : 357,994.72 = 146,235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,412.50/357,994.72 = 146,235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,412.50x = 357,994.72 × 146,235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,412.50x = 52,351,447,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351,447,012.29/259,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,807.73

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