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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,448.27, 358,038.02 and 146,270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,448.27, 358,038.02 and 146,270.21 is: 201,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,448.27 : 358,038.02 = 146,270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,448.27/358,038.02 = 146,270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,448.27x = 358,038.02 × 146,270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,448.27x = 52,370,294,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,370,294,948.87/259,448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,852.55

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