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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,434.40, 357,978.30 and 146,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,434.40, 357,978.30 and 146,235.28 is: 201,781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,434.40 : 357,978.30 = 146,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,434.40/357,978.30 = 146,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,434.40x = 357,978.30 × 146,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,434.40x = 52,349,056,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,349,056,934.42/259,434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,781.48

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