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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,414.20, 357,997.08 and 146,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,414.20, 357,997.08 and 146,236.92 is: 201,810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,414.20 : 357,997.08 = 146,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,414.20/357,997.08 = 146,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,414.20x = 357,997.08 × 146,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,414.20x = 52,352,390,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,390,348.19/259,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,810.04

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