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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,437.06, 358,022.70 and 146,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,437.06, 358,022.70 and 146,259.81 is: 201,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,437.06 : 358,022.70 = 146,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,437.06/358,022.70 = 146,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,437.06x = 358,022.70 × 146,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,437.06x = 52,364,332,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,364,332,077.69/259,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,838.29

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