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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,448.96, 358,040.04 and 146,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,448.96, 358,040.04 and 146,271.44 is: 201,854.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,448.96 : 358,040.04 = 146,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,448.96/358,040.04 = 146,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,448.96x = 358,040.04 × 146,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,448.96x = 52,371,032,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,371,032,228.46/259,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,854.86

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