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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,450.52, 358,041.12 and 146,272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,450.52, 358,041.12 and 146,272.46 is: 201,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,450.52 : 358,041.12 = 146,272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,450.52/358,041.12 = 146,272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,450.52x = 358,041.12 × 146,272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,450.52x = 52,371,553,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,371,553,613.35/259,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,855.65

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