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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,444.40, 357,992.08 and 146,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,444.40, 357,992.08 and 146,245.28 is: 201,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,444.40 : 357,992.08 = 146,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,444.40/357,992.08 = 146,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,444.40x = 357,992.08 × 146,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,444.40x = 52,354,651,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354,651,977.38/259,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,795.27

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